prefer · v
prefer (CHOOSE)
A2 to like someone or something more than another person or thing
Dictionary examples:
My cat prefers sitting on my keyboard to her bed. (0.0)
My grandma prefers texting to talking on the phone. (0.0)
I prefer eating ice cream for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (0.0)
I prefer cats to dogs. (9.1)
She prefers watching tennis to playing it. (17.2)
Do you prefer hot or cold weather? (25.7)
prefer (WANT)
A2 used to say what you want, or to ask someone what they want
Dictionary examples:
I prefer sleeping to studying. My bed is my best friend! (0.0)
Do you prefer homework or cleaning? I prefer neither! (0.0)
I prefer ice cream for breakfast. Don't tell my mom! (0.0)
Which jacket do you prefer? (8.8)
I prefer the green one. (13.0)
He said he would prefer to leave early. (13.2)
I prefer not to discuss this issue. (18.5)