| Main Entry: | preferably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | by preference |
Synonyms: |
alternatively, by choice, first, in preference, rather, willingly |
| Main Entry: | better |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a more excellent manner |
Synonyms: |
finer, greater, in a superior way, more, more advantageously, more attractively, more competently, more completely, more effectively, more thoroughly, preferably, to a greater degree |
| Notes: | better is greater in excellence or higher in quality; more useful; more highly skilled; healthier than before - while bettor is someone who bets |
Antonyms: |
worse |
| Main Entry: | instead |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | alternatively |
Synonyms: |
alternately, alternative, as a substitute, in lieu, in place of, in preference, on behalf of, on second thought, preferably, rather, rather than |