Meaning & use
favorite
Liked more than any other of the same kind; preferred above all others.
See it in a sentence
Pizza has always been my favorite meal to order on a Friday night.
The teacher tried not to show which student was her favorite in class.
A note on using this word
Favorite is the American spelling; British English uses favourite with a u.
Words with a similar meaning
preferredbest-loved
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Words with an opposite meaning
least favorite
Another way to use it
2. noun
A person or thing that is preferred over others, or the competitor most likely to win.
The defending champion remains the favorite to win the tournament this year.
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