Word: preferring
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pre
ferr
ing
Definition: Present participle of prefer; like better; value more highly
Morphemes:
Affix: prefer
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
Meaning: before”, in front
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I carry”, “I bear
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.