Basic Details
Word: Prefer
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To like something more than another thing; to choose one thing over another.
Synonyms: Favoured, chosen, selected
Antonyms: Dislike, reject, spurn
Idioms and Phrases
- Prefer to bite the bullet: To choose to face a difficult situation bravely. Example: "Even though he didn’t like the taste, he preferred to bite the bullet and take the medicine."
- I’d rather be caught dead: Used to express a strong preference against something. Example: "I'd rather be caught dead than wear those shoes!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: I prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla because it tastes richer and creamier.
Example 2: My sister prefers reading books to watching films in her spare time.
Example 3: During sport, I prefer playing football instead of basketball because I enjoy the teamwork.
Fun Fact
The word "prefer" comes from the Latin word "praeferre," which means "to carry before" or "to set above." It has been used in the English language since the 14th century!
Famous Quote
"I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than a leader among the powerful." Miguel de Unamuno
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "prefer" mean?
a) To dislike something
b) To choose one thing over another
c) To ignore a choice
d) To be confused about choices
Answer: b) To choose one thing over another
2. Which of these is a synonym of "prefer"?
a) Disliked
b) Chosen
c) Ignored
d) Abandoned
Answer: b) Chosen
3. What is an antonym of "prefer"?
a) Cherish
b) Embrace
c) Reject
d) Select
Answer: c) Reject
4. Which sentence uses "prefer" correctly?
a) I prefer to run every morning.
b) She prefer to eat lunch.
c) They prefers to go swimming after school.
d) We prefers the blue car.
Answer: a) I prefer to run every morning.
5. Which idiom means having a strong preference against something?
a) Prefer to bite the bullet
b) I’d rather be caught dead
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: b) I’d rather be caught dead
