favourite
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Alternative spellings
- (US) favorite
[edit] Adjective
favourite (not comparable)
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Superlative |
- (British, Canadian) Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified.)
- This is my second favourite occupation.
[edit] Translations
favorite — see favorite
[edit] Noun
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Plural |
favourite (plural favourites)
- (British, Canadian) A person who enjoys special regard or favour.
- (British, Canadian) A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.
- (British, Canadian) A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.
- You were my favourite to win the spelling competition.
[edit] Translations
person who enjoys special regard or favour
person who is preferred or trusted above all others
contestant or competitor thought most likely to win
[edit] Verb
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Third person singular |
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Past participle |
Present participle |
to favourite (third-person singular simple present favourites, present participle favouriting, simple past and past participle favourited)