chiefly

3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for chiefly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adv — Mainly or for the most part.

Synonyms

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

particularly largely

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

for the most part

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

chiefly because chiefly due to aimed chiefly at

Formed from "chief" plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

What does “chiefly” mean?

The word “chiefly” means mainly or for the most part. In plain terms, mostly, primarily — used to point out the main reason or focus among several.

How do you pronounce “chiefly”?

“Chiefly” is pronounced CHEEF-lee (/ˈtʃiːf.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “chiefly” in a sentence?

Here is “chiefly” used in a sentence: “The delay was caused chiefly by bad weather.”

What is another word for “chiefly”?

Words with a similar meaning to “chiefly” include particularly, for the most part and largely.

What part of speech is “chiefly”?

“Chiefly” is an adverb.

Is “chiefly” a common word?

“Chiefly” is an uncommon word in modern English.

particularly largely