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Favorite

UK //ˈfeɪvərɪt// US //ˈfeɪvərɪt// Pronunciation

Definition

Preferred option among various choices.

Listen to definition

In simple words: The thing you like the most.

Examples

• Pizza is my **favorite** food.
• She wore her **favorite** dress to the party.
• What's your **favorite** movie?
• My **favorite** color is blue.
• John is my **favorite** teacher.

Usage notes

Used to express preference. Common in both spoken and written English, suitable for casual and formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'fav' and 'rite' — a special 'rite' for your 'fav' things.

Collocations

• favorite book
• favorite food
• favorite color
• favorite song
• favorite place

Synonyms

• preferred
• chosen
• beloved
• favored
• liked

Antonyms

• disliked
• unfavored

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'favourite' in British English spelling.
• Omitting the article, e.g., saying 'this is my favorite' instead of 'this is my favorite book'.