if you prefer
если вам так удобнее
We can meet at your house if you prefer.
Мы можем встретиться у вас дома, если вам так удобнее.
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verb · A1 · often · UK/US
prefer
prefer
Meaning of prefer
English
like more
Русский
Отдавать предпочтение одному варианту перед другим
Pronunciation
British English
/prɪˈfɜː/
American English
/prɪˈfɝ/
prefer with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом prefer
Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.
6 сочетаний
Выбирать одно из двух
Choosing between twoI'd prefer not to.
Лучше не надо.
Do you want to talk about it now? I'd prefer not to.
Хочешь обсудить это сейчас? — Лучше не надо.
- prefer X to Yпредпочитать одно другому
Предпочитать что-то делать
Preferring to do somethingprefer to stay home
предпочитать сидеть дома
We prefer to stay home when the roads are icy.
Мы предпочитаем сидеть дома, когда на дорогах гололёд.
prefer working alone
предпочитать работать в одиночку
I prefer working alone when a repair needs careful concentration.
Я предпочитаю работать в одиночку, когда ремонт требует внимания.
- prefer thatпредпочитать, чтобы
prefer usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
I prefer painting outside when the weather is nice.
Я предпочитаю рисовать на улице, когда погода хорошая.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
I prefer walking to driving.
Я предпочитаю ходить пешком, а не ездить на машине.
prefer synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between prefer, opt for, go for, favor, and lean towards
O
🇬🇧English
opt for
to choose, more formal
B1often
ENThey opted for an earlier flight.
ENI'd go for the vegetarian option.
Advanced: broader words
F
🇬🇧English
favor
formal; often means to support
B2often
ENMany experts favor the new approach.
L
🇬🇧English
lean towards
to have a slight, not final preference
B1often
ENI'm leaning towards accepting the job offer.
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prefer belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does prefer mean?
like more
How do you pronounce prefer?
prefer is pronounced [prɪˈfɜː].
How is prefer used in a sentence?
Я предпочитаю рисовать на улице, когда погода хорошая. Translation: I prefer painting outside when the weather is nice.
Is prefer part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, prefer can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is prefer part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, prefer can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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