chiefly

adverb
/ˈtʃiːfli/

Meaning

mainly; primarily

Example Sentences

The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.

Synonyms

mainly, primarily, largely, mostly, predominantly

Antonyms

rarely, slightly

Collocations

chiefly responsible, celebrated chiefly, chiefly concerned

Related Vocabularies

to a great extent or degree
without restriction; openly; willingly
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
on one occasion only; at a time in the past
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
in or at that place; to that place

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