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preferably | pre |

As an adverb preferably

is in preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.

As a preposition pre is

before (something significant).

As a noun pre is

(slang) precum, cowper's fluid, pre-ejaculate.

As a verb pre is

(slang) to precum, to pre-ejaculate.

preferably

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.

    • Synonyms

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    References

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    pre

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) , see (pre-)

    Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • Before (something significant).
    • Quotations
    * (English Citations of "pre")

    Etymology 2

    Abbreviated from (precum).

    Noun

    (-)
  • (slang) Precum, Cowper's fluid, pre-ejaculate.

    • Verb

  • (slang) To precum, to pre-ejaculate.

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