preference
preference
personal liking
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preference with Russian translation
preference usage examples
Моё предпочтение летом — лёгкие, воздухопроницаемые ткани.
My preference is light, breathable fabrics in summer.
Она предпочитает простую, классическу одежду.
She prefers simple, classic clothes.
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preference belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
preference synonyms
What's the difference between preference / favorite / choice / inclination / predilection / penchant
The general term for an inclination or liking for one option over others.
Her preference is tea over coffee.
Её предпочтение — чай, а не кофе.
Denotes the most preferred item; used as adjective or noun to name the top choice.
My favorite color is blue.
Мой любимый цвет — синий.
Refers to the act or result of choosing; focuses on the selection itself rather than on a liking.
You have a choice of two courses.
У тебя есть выбор из двух курсов.
A tendency or leaning toward something, often less deliberate and sometimes milder than a stated preference.
She has an inclination to help others.
У неё склонность помогать другим.
A strong liking or predisposition; literary/formal and often stronger in tone than plain 'preference'.
He has a predilection for classical music.
У него пристрастие к классической музыке.
A strong habitual liking or tendency; implies a recurring or habitual preference.
He has a penchant for late-night walks.
У него склонность к ночным прогулкам.
An inclination or predisposition, often used formally and sometimes implying a natural or habitual tendency (can be neutral or negative).
She has a proclivity for detailed analysis.
У неё склонность к детальному анализу.
A general direction or typical behaviour over time; more about trends or patterns than a singular liking.
There's a tendency to prefer online shopping among younger people.
Наблюдается тенденция предпочитать покупки онлайн среди молодёжи.
Warm affection or liking; more emotional and affectionate than the neutral 'preference'.
He has a fondness for old movies.
У него нежная привязанность к старым фильмам.
Can mean preference in aesthetics or food; implies cultivated judgment, standards, or aesthetic sense rather than a simple liking.
Her taste in art is modern and minimalist.
Её вкус в искусстве — современный и минималистичный.
A slight preference or tendency; implies a mild or tentative leaning rather than a firm choice.
I have a leaning towards Italian restaurants tonight.
У меня склонность пойти в итальянский ресторан сегодня вечером.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce preference and what this word means
preference translation: предпочтение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce preference
/ˈprɛfərəns/
preference translation
предпочтение
preference examples
My preference is light, breathable fabrics in summer.
preference transcription
/ˈprɛfərəns/, /ə ˈprɛfərəns/
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Questions about this word
preference meaning: what does it mean?
personal liking
preference pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
preference is pronounced as /ˈprɛfərəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
preference definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My preference is light, breathable fabrics in summer. Translation: Моё предпочтение летом — лёгкие, воздухопроницаемые ткани.
Is preference part of Style and Taste vocabulary?
Yes, preference (предпочтение) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is preference part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, preference (предпочтение) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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