favorite
15 synonyms for favorite, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Liked or preferred above all others of its kind.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Liked or preferred above all others of its kind.
“Blue is my favorite color, so I chose the blue bike.”
2. noun
A person or thing that is liked more than any other.
“Of all my cousins, the youngest has always been Grandma's favorite.”
Frequently asked questions
What does “Favorite” mean?
The word “Favorite” means a surname derived from the common word "favorite," meaning a person or thing preferred above others. In plain terms, as a common word, "favorite" simply means the one most liked or preferred.
How do you use “Favorite” in a sentence?
Here is “Favorite” used in a sentence: “Favorite appears as a rare surname in some English-speaking families.”
What part of speech is “Favorite”?
“Favorite” is a name.
Is “Favorite” a common word?
“Favorite” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between 'favorite' and 'favourite'?
They are the same word with different spellings. 'Favorite' is the American English form, while 'favourite' with a 'u' is used in British, Australian and Canadian English. The meaning — a person or thing preferred above others — is identical. The surname most often appears in the 'Favorite' spelling.
What does the word 'favorite' mean?
A favorite is the person or thing you like best or prefer above all others — 'this song is my favorite.' As an adjective it marks that top choice ('my favorite film'), and in sport or betting the favorite is the competitor most expected to win. The surname simply grew from this everyday word.
Is Favorite a common surname?
Favorite is an uncommon surname, found mainly in English-speaking countries and formed, like many surnames, from an ordinary descriptive word. Names of this kind often began as nicknames — perhaps for someone well liked or favoured — before settling into family names passed down the generations.
Related words
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