adv
primarily
PREYE-muh-ruh-lee
adv
1
Mainly, or first and foremost.
"The course is primarily aimed at beginners."
"She was hired primarily for her writing skills."
How to Use Primarily
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly, or above all else.
Common pairings
primarily due to
primarily focused on
used primarily for
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Etymology
From primary plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.