primarily
/'praimərili/
Definition
- Adverb:
- Mainly; for the most part: Used to indicate that something is the most important element, reason, or feature.
- In the first place; originally: Used to refer to the initial or fundamental reason or purpose.
Usage and Examples
- To indicate the main reason, purpose, or feature:
- The company is primarily concerned with customer satisfaction.
- This tool is primarily used for cutting metal.
- To indicate the original or fundamental state:
- The building was primarily a warehouse before being converted into apartments.
- He wrote the book primarily as a guide for beginners.
Advanced Usage
- "Primarily because": Used to introduce the main reason.
- The event was canceled, primarily because of the bad weather forecast.
- "Primarily focused on": Used to describe the main area of attention or interest.
- Her research is primarily focused on renewable energy sources.
Variants and Related Words
- Primary (adj): Of chief importance; principal.
- Prime (adj): Of first importance; main.
Synonyms
- Mainly
- Chiefly
- Principally
- Predominantly
- Essentially
Antonyms
- Secondarily
- Peripherally
- Incidentally
Adverb
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of primary import
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this is primarily a question of economics
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it was in the first place a local matter
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for the most part
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he is mainly interested in butterflies
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