If you say that one thing is ~ to another, you mean that it is more desirable or suitable.
A big earthquake a long way off is ~ to a smaller one nearby...
The hazards of the theatre seemed ~ to joining the family paint business...
ADJ: usu v-link ADJ, usu ADJ to n/-ing, it v-link ADJ to-inf/that
preferably
Do something creative or take exercise, preferably in the fresh air.
ADV: usu ADV with cl/group