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Meaning of favorite

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

favorite

Pronunciation:/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

    Example: The teacher's favourite always went first.

    Antonyms:unfavoriteunfavourite
  2. A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.

  3. A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.

    Example: She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected.

    Synonyms:top dog
  4. A bookmark in a web browser.

verb

Definitions

  1. To favour.

  2. To bookmark.

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

    Antonyms:unfavoriteunfavourite

adjective

Definitions

  1. Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).

    Example: This is my second favourite occupation.

    Antonyms:least favoriteunfavoriteunfavourite
  2. Belonging to a category whose members are all preferred or liked over nonmembers.

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