chiefly

/'tʃi:fli/

Thân thiện

He is chiefly interested in collecting butterflies.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • For the most part; primarily; mainly: Used to indicate that something is true in most cases or is the most important part.
   • Mostly; principally: Used to single out the primary element or reason among others.

Usage

The adverb "chiefly" is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to emphasize the main or most significant part of something. It often introduces the primary reason, component, or characteristic.

Examples

• Modifying a verb phrase:
  • The company's revenue comes chiefly from software subscriptions.
  • He is chiefly responsible for the project's success.
• Modifying an adjective:
  • The region is chiefly agricultural.
  • Her early work was chiefly theoretical.
• Introducing the main point:
  • Chiefly, we need to focus on improving customer service.
  • The difference lies chiefly in the approach.

Advanced Usage

• "to be chiefly concerned with": To be primarily interested in or focused on a particular subject.
  • The report is chiefly concerned with economic impacts.
• "chiefly because/due to": Used to give the main reason for something.
  • The event was canceled, chiefly due to the weather forecast.

Variants and Related Words

• Chief (adj): Most important; principal.
  • The chief reason for his resignation was the lack of support.
• Chief (n): A leader or ruler of a people or clan.
  • The meeting was attended by the tribal chief.

Synonyms

• Mainly
• Primarily
• Principally
• Predominantly
• Largely

Antonyms

• Secondarily
• Peripherally
• Incidentally

Related Phrases

• First and foremost: Used to emphasize the most important point.
  • First and foremost, we must ensure everyone's safety.
• Above all: Most importantly.
  • He valued honesty above all.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. for the most part
   • he is mainly interested in butterflies

Từ đồng nghĩa

• principally
• primarily
• mainly
• in the main