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prefer vs opt out

opt out vs prefer

prefer and opt out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prefer No No Yes No
opt out No No Yes No
As verbs, opt out is a hyponym of prefer; that is, opt out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prefer:
  • prefer: select as an alternative over another
  • opt out: choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing
Other hyponyms of prefer include cop out.
prefer (verb) opt out (verb)
select as an alternative over another choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing
like better; value more highly
promote over another
give preference to one creditor over another
Difference between prefer and opt out

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