preferred
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.liked or wanted more than other things.
adj.selected as being more desirable or having priority over alternatives.
Simple“Please indicate your preferred method of contact on the application form.”
In context“The candidate's preferred start date was early September, though she remained open to negotiation if the project required an earlier arrival.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
n.a type of stock that gives the owner a better right to receive payments than regular stock.
n.a class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock.
Simple“The company issued new preferred to raise capital without giving away voting rights.”
In context“Investors who hold preferred are typically entitled to receive dividends before any distribution is made to common shareholders.”
UsageUsually functions as an uncountable noun or a collective plural in financial contexts.
Synonymspreferred stockpreference sharesAntonymscommon stock
Usage appreciation preferred · merit preferred