favorite
/ˈfeɪvərɪt/adjective★Beginner💡 most liked or preferred
informal
Most liked or preferred
She chose her favorite book to read.
She picked the book she likes the most.
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Commonly used to describe a person's preferred choice among options.
Collocations
favorite thingthe thing someone likes the mostfavorite personthe person someone likes the mostfavorite foodthe food someone likes the most
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'favorite' to describe something or someone you like the most.
⚡Gold Rule
Correct Usage
'Favorite' is an adjective and should be used to describe a noun.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'favoryte', from Old French 'favorit', from Latin 'favoritus', meaning 'favored'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used to describe a person's preferred choice in various contexts, such as food, music, or activities.
Word Breakdown
favor
preference or liking
root-ite
suffix indicating a person or thing characterized by
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