In preference to somebody/something
prepositional phrase
Choosing someone or something over other options.
She chose a vegetarian meal in preference to a meaty one.
Often appears as...
- choose in preference to
- selected in preference to
prepositional phrase
Choosing someone or something over other options.
She chose a vegetarian meal in preference to a meaty one.
Often appears as...
- choose in preference to
- selected in preference to
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Choices Matter
The phrase emphasizes a deliberate choice between options based on preference.
He opted for early retirement in preference to continuing his stressful career.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Preference
Use it to express a subtle or polite preference without strong criticism of the other options.
In preference to driving, she takes the train for its comfort.
Pro Tip 3/3Consider Context
The context can be personal taste, practical reasons, health, ethics, etc.
He chose the job in Berlin in preference to the one in London due to family ties.
Pro Tip 1/3Choices Matter
The phrase emphasizes a deliberate choice between options based on preference.
He opted for early retirement in preference to continuing his stressful career.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Preference
Use it to express a subtle or polite preference without strong criticism of the other options.
In preference to driving, she takes the train for its comfort.
Pro Tip 3/3Consider Context
The context can be personal taste, practical reasons, health, ethics, etc.
He chose the job in Berlin in preference to the one in London due to family ties.
Pro Tip 1/3Choices Matter
The phrase emphasizes a deliberate choice between options based on preference.
He opted for early retirement in preference to continuing his stressful career.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Preference
Use it to express a subtle or polite preference without strong criticism of the other options.
In preference to driving, she takes the train for its comfort.
Pro Tip 3/3Consider Context
The context can be personal taste, practical reasons, health, ethics, etc.
He chose the job in Berlin in preference to the one in London due to family ties.
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