Fain and Preferably

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Fain adverb - By choice or preference.

Usage example: “I would fain not marry that suitor, my lord,” the princess pleaded

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Preferably and fain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preferably" instead an adverb "Fain".

Preferably adverb - More readily or willingly.

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Fain and preferably are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fain" instead an adverb "Preferably".

Nearby Word: preferable

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