favorite
adjective · noun · verb
Simple meaning
US standard spelling of favourite.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
fayveritSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfeɪvɚɪt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adjective
US standard spelling of favourite. [(superlative) Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.)]
noun
US standard spelling of favourite.
verb
US standard spelling of favourite. [To favour.]
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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This meaning: US standard spelling of favourite. [(superlative) Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.)]
Used this way, favorite is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use favorite
- “That book is one of my favorites.”noun
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Compound terms
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A United States politician favored mainly in his or her home state.
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