01 Word definition

prefer

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is PREFER a word?

Yes. PREFER is a 6-letter verb. like better; value more highly Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PREFER?

P-R-E-F-E-R

PREFER contains 6 letters, begins with P, and ends with R.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. like better; value more highly

    Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels

2verb

  1. select as an alternative over another

    I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
Synonyms
chooseopt
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends12points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PREFER spelled?

P1R2E3F4E5R6
Starts withPREFirst 3 letters
Ends withFERLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats E, R
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About PREFER.

How do you spell PREFER?

PREFER is spelled P-R-E-F-E-R. It contains 6 letters.