lieber

== German == === Etymology === Comparative of lieb. Cognate to archaic English liever. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈliːbɐ/ === Adjective === lieber comparative degree of lieb === Adjective === lieber inflection of lieb: strong/mixed nominative masculine singular strong genitive/dative feminine singular strong genitive plural (in a letter) Lieber Hans ― Dear Johnny === Adverb === lieber comparative degree of gern; rather, better, by preference