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principally

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Principally (adv) means Mainly; for the most part. Example: “The charity is funded principally by private donations.”

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Mainly; for the most part.

"The charity is funded principally by private donations."

How to use principally

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In plain EnglishMostly, or above all.

Common pairings

principally due to principally concerned with

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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The charity is funded _____ by private donations.

Etymology

From principal plus the adverb suffix -ly.

Synonyms

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mainly primarily chiefly in the main

Related words

usually particularly mostly mainly largely basically primarily predominantly

Rhymes for principally

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

What does “principally” mean?

The word “principally” means mainly; for the most part. In plain terms, mostly, or above all.

How do you use “principally” in a sentence?

Here is “principally” used in a sentence: “The charity is funded principally by private donations.”

What part of speech is “principally”?

“Principally” is an adverb.

Is “principally” a common word?

“Principally” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

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