(BrE) (AmE favorite) adjective, noun
adjective liked more than others of the same kind:
It's one of my favourite movies. * Who is your favourite writer?
IDIOMS
sb's favourite son a performer, politician, sports player, etc., who is popular where they were born
Part of speech: noun
1 a person or thing that you like more than the others of the same type:
These biscuits are great favourites with the children. * This song is a particular favourite of mine. * Which one's your favourite? * The programme has become a firm favourite with young people.
2 a person who is liked better by sb and receives better treatment than others:
She loved all her grandchildren but Ann was her favourite.
3 ~ (for sth)
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is favourite a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, favourite is tagged as noun.
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