Favorite vs. Favourite

Favorite vs. Favourite — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Favorite and Favourite

Favoriteadjective

Preferred; liked more than any other

That is my favorite flavor of ice cream. I'd eat it daily if I could.

Favouriteadjective

Preferred or liked above all others unless qualified

This is my second favourite occupation.

Favoritenoun

Preferred one, one with special favor

The teacher's favorite always went first.

Favouriteadjective

Belonging to a category whose members are all preferred or liked over nonmembers.

I just saw a movie with all my favourite actors in it.

Favoritenoun

Expected or most probable to win.

He's the favorite, he'll probably be elected.

Favouritenoun

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

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Favoritenoun

(internet) A bookmark in a web browser.

Favouritenoun

A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.

Favoriteverb

alternative form of favor

Favouritenoun

A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.

You were my favourite to win the spelling competition.

Favoriteverb

(Internet) To bookmark.

Favouritenoun

(internet) A bookmark in a web browser.

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Favoriteverb

(Internet) To add to one's list of favorites on a website that allows users to compile such lists.

Favouritenoun

(in the plural) A short curl dangling over the temples, fashionable in the reign of Charles II.

Favoritenoun

something regarded with special favor or liking;

that book is one of my favorites

Favouriteverb

alternative form of favour

Favoritenoun

a special loved one

Favouriteverb

(Internet) To bookmark.

Favoritenoun

a competitor thought likely to win

Favouriteverb

(Internet) To add to one's list of favourite items on a website that allows users to compile such lists.

Favoriteadjective

appealing to the general public;

a favorite tourist attraction

Favouritenoun

a competitor thought likely to win

Favoriteadjective

preferred above all others and treated with partiality;

the favored child

Favouritenoun

a special loved one

Favouritenoun

something regarded with special favor or liking;

that book is one of my favorites

Favouriteadjective

appealing to the general public;

a favorite tourist attraction

Favouriteadjective

preferred above all others and treated with partiality;

the favored child