hauptsächlich — meaning in English

English meaning

• chief noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
• chiefly adv Mainly or for the most part.
• generally adv Usually or in most cases; as a rule.
• main adj Most important; primary or chief.
• mainly adv For the most part; chiefly.
• predominantly adverb Mostly or mainly; more than anything else.
• primarily adv Mainly, or first and foremost.
• principal adj Most important; main.

Senses

hauptsächlich is used for these senses in English:

• above all Of prime importance; before anything else; especially.
• chief Primary; principal.
• chiefly (focus) Mainly or principally; almost entirely.
• generally As a rule; usually; typically; in most cases.
• main Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
• mainly Chiefly; for the most part. [from 17th c.]
• predominantly In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.
• primarily (focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost.

chief — full definition

1. noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
2. adj Most important; primary.

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