Prefering vs. Preferring: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 31, 2023
"Prefering" is an incorrect spelling, while "Preferring" is the correct form of the verb that means favoring one thing over another.
Which is correct: Prefering or Preferring
How to spell Preferring?
Prefering is Incorrect
Preferring is Correct
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Key Differences
Double the 'r' after the 'e' to make it "Preferring."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 30, 2023
If you prefer it, you'd want to give it an extra 'r.'
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Oct 30, 2023
Think of "preference," which also has a double 'r.'
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 30, 2023
It's like "prefer" but with an "-ing," and don't forget the extra 'r.'
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Oct 30, 2023
Imagine saying "I am preferring," and stress the 'rr' sound to remember the double 'r.'
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Oct 30, 2023
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Prefering and Preferring Definitions
Preferring
Preferring means favoring one option over another.
I'm preferring coffee to tea these days.
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Sep 15, 2023
Preferring
Preferring suggests a tendency to select a particular option.
Preferring the underdog, she bet against the odds.
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Sep 15, 2023
Preferring
Preferring denotes a greater liking for one alternative.
She is preferring a remote job to an office one.
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Sep 15, 2023
Preferring
Preferring implies a bias toward a certain choice.
Preferring a good book, she declined the party invitation.
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Sep 15, 2023
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Preferring
To choose or be in the habit of choosing as more desirable or as having more value
Prefers coffee to tea.
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Sep 13, 2023
Preferring
To present (a charge) against a defendant before a court
Prefer an indictment.
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Sep 13, 2023
Preferring
To present (a case) to a court as ready for consideration
Prefer the case for trial.
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Sep 13, 2023
Preferring
Preferring indicates a choice in favor of one thing.
He's preferring to stay home tonight.
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Sep 15, 2023
FAQs
What is the verb form of Preferring?
"Preferring" is itself a verb form, specifically the present participle of "prefer."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 30, 2023
Which vowel is used before Preferring?
The vowel 'o' is common, as in "to preferring."
Sara Rehman
Oct 30, 2023
What is the singular form of Preferring?
"Preferring" is already in its singular form.
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Oct 30, 2023
What is the plural form of Preferring?
N/A, "Preferring" is a verb and does not have a plural form.
Sara Rehman
Oct 30, 2023
Why is it called Preferring?
It's called "Preferring" as it comes from the verb "prefer," which signifies choosing or liking one thing over another.
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Oct 30, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Preferring?
"Rather than," as in "preferring X rather than Y."
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Oct 30, 2023
Is Preferring a negative or positive word?
It's neutral, indicating a choice or preference.
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Oct 30, 2023
Which article is used with Preferring?
Generally, no article is used as it's a verb.
Janet White
Oct 30, 2023
What is the opposite of Preferring?
The opposite could be "disliking" or "avoiding."
Harlon Moss
Oct 30, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Preferring?
The second syllable, "fer," is stressed.
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Oct 30, 2023
Which determiner is used with Preferring?
Generally, no determiner is used as it's a verb.
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Oct 30, 2023
How is Preferring used in a sentence?
"She's preferring to take the train rather than drive to avoid traffic."
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Oct 30, 2023
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