Meaning of Favourite | Babel Free
ˈfeɪv.ɹɪtDefinitions
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A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour. British, Commonwealth, Ireland
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A person who is preferred or trusted above all others. British, Commonwealth, Ireland
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A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win. British, Commonwealth, Ireland
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A bookmark on a web browser or website. British, Commonwealth, Internet, Ireland
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A short curl dangling over the temples, fashionable in the reign of Charles II. British, Commonwealth, Ireland, in-plural
Equivalents
Examples
“The teacher's favourite always went first.”
“You were my favourite to win the spelling competition.”
“She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected.”
“Netherlands, one of the pre-tournament favourites, combined their undoubted guile, creativity, pace and attacking quality with midfield grit and organisation.”
“the Favourites hang loose upon the Temples with a languishing Lock in the middle”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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