preferably

adverb
UK /ˈpref.ər.ə.bli/
US /ˈpref.ɚ.ə.bli/

If you can choose, this is the one you want most.

We can meet on Monday, preferably in the morning.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In a way that shows you like one thing more than another.

She spoke preferably about the quieter option.

3. Used to say what you would like best in a situation.

Bring a snack, preferably something healthy.

4. More willingly than something else.

I would preferably stay home tonight.