HyperDic: preferably

English > 1 sense of the word *preferably*:
ADVERB	all	preferably, sooner, rather	more readily or willingly

preferably > pronunciation
Sounds	preh'ferahbliy; preh'frahbliy
Rhymes	ably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...

English > *preferably*: 1 sense > adverb 1
Meaning	More readily or willingly.
Example	"clean it well, preferably with warm water"
Synonyms	sooner, rather
Spanish	preferentemente, preferiblemente
Catalan	preferentment, preferiblement