favorite

/'feivərit/
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favorite

My favorite color is bright blue.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Preferred above all others: Describes something or someone that is liked or preferred more than any other of the same kind.
    • Appealing to many: Describes something that is very popular with a large group of people.

  2. Noun:

    • A special loved one: A person or thing that is loved or liked more than any other.
    • A competitor likely to win: In sports or contests, the competitor considered most likely to win.
    • Something regarded with special liking: An item, activity, or concept that is held in particular esteem.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • This is my favorite restaurant in the city.
    • The beach is a favorite destination for summer vacations.

  • Noun:

    • My daughter is her grandfather's favorite.
    • The home team is the clear favorite to win the championship.
    • Of all his songs, this one is my favorite.
Advanced Usage

  • "To be a favorite for/to win something": To be widely expected to win a competition.

    • She is the favorite for the gold medal.

  • "To play favorites": To show unfair preference to one person or group over others.

    • The teacher was accused of playing favorites in class.
Variants and Related Words
  • Favourite: (Spelling) The British English spelling of "favorite."
  • Favoritism (n): The practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group.
    • The manager was criticized for favoritism.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Preferred, chosen, beloved, prized.
  • Noun: Darling, pet, pick, front-runner, top choice.
Related Phrases

  • Favorite son/daughter: A person who is particularly popular or cherished in their hometown, region, or organization.

    • The senator was the favorite son of his home state.

  • Old favorite: Something that has been liked for a long time.

    • Let's watch an old favorite movie tonight.
Idioms
  • Teacher's pet / Boss's favorite: A person who is perceived to be treated better by someone in authority.
    • He gets all the best projects because he's the boss's favorite.
favorite

My favorite color is bright blue.

Adjective
  1. preferred above all others and treated with partiality
    • the favored child
  2. appealing to the general public
    • a favorite tourist attraction
Noun
  1. a competitor thought likely to win
  2. a special loved one
  3. something regarded with special favor or liking
    • that book is one of my favorites

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