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Favorite vs Favourite
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What's the difference? Which one is correct?

Favorite

Definition: Favorite is the American English spelling of the word, which means preferred or most liked.

Usage: Favorite is commonly used in American English to refer to something that is preferred or most liked.

Example sentences:
  • 1. Pizza is my favorite food.
  • 2. She is my favorite actress.
  • 3. Blue is my favorite color.
Favourite

Definition: Favourite is the British English spelling of the word, which means preferred or most liked.

Usage: Favourite is commonly used in British English to refer to something that is preferred or most liked.

Example sentences:
  • 1. Football is his favourite sport.
  • 2. She is my favourite author.
  • 3. Chocolate is my favourite dessert.

The words 'favorite' and 'favourite' are both correct spellings of the same word. 'Favorite' is the preferred spelling in American English, while 'favourite' is the preferred spelling in British English.

Quizzes about "Favorite" vs "Favourite"

Favorite vs Favourite: 5 Quizzes

1. What is the correct spelling?

2. Which spelling is commonly used in American English?

3. Which spelling is commonly used in British English?

4. Which spelling is considered the standard in Canadian English?

5. Which spelling is more commonly used worldwide?

FAQs

  • What is your favorite color?

    My favorite color is blue.

  • What is your favorite food?

    My favorite food is pizza.

  • What is your favorite movie?

    My favorite movie is The Shawshank Redemption.

  • What is your favorite book?

    My favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird.

  • What is your favorite hobby?

    My favorite hobby is playing guitar.