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favourite

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/
noun
  1. A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

    "The teacher's favourite always went first."

  2. A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.

  3. A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.

    "She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected."

    Similar: top dog

Synonymstop dog
Antonymsunfavorite, unfavourite
verb
  1. To favour.

  2. To bookmark.

  3. To add to one's list of favourite items on a website that allows users to compile such lists.

Antonymsunfavorite, unfavourite
adjective
  1. Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).

    "This is my second favourite occupation."

  2. Belonging to a category whose members are all preferred or liked over nonmembers.

    "I just saw a movie with all my favourite actors in it."

Antonymsleast favorite, unfavorite, unfavourite

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