Preference
Preference noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.
Regard and preference are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Regard" instead a noun "Preference".
Regard
Regard noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.
Usage example: I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor
Preference and regard are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preference" instead a noun "Regard".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| high | high preference | high regard |
| clear | clear preference | clear regard |
| special | special preference | special regard |
| particular | particular preference | particular regard |
| Other adjectives: better, similar, usual, common, specific, small, actual, distinct, real, little, personal, religious, traditional, general, apparent. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Dirty Old Man: Crossing over with later on with Depraved Bisexual in regard to Shushila, the Rana of Bhithor's former preference was for men and young boys.
Source: Literature / The Far Pavilions
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