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favorite vs favourite

favorite

Definitions

noun

  1. a special loved one
  2. something regarded with special favor or liking
  3. a competitor thought likely to win

adjective

  1. appealing to the general public
  2. preferred above all others and treated with partiality

Examples

Wine lovers in the U.S. are increasingly describing their favorite vintage as molto buono, instead of très bon.

My favorite load for turkeys is Beman ICS Hunter arrows fletched with Bonning Blazer vanes and tipped with Vortex Pro-Series 100 grain 2.25 broadheads.

A favorite uncle provided pointers on pugilistic defenses against bullies - namely her father, who was the first regular bully in her life.

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favourite

Definitions

noun

  1. a special loved one
  2. something regarded with special favor or liking
  3. a competitor thought likely to win

adjective

  1. appealing to the general public
  2. preferred above all others and treated with partiality

Examples

I had a full a la carte menu to choose from, freshly cooked meats, chilled lasagne (a favourite) and cakes of every description.

While on the elimination diet, try to avoid hanging on to a few favourite foods and eating only those.

My favourite it the Magpie- my friend made a film about them a couple of years ago and i'm in it saying 'they're like English parrots don't you think?' and then going on to show how I think they have really great bums that you just want to squoosh your face in.

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