chiefly

Word parts

chief + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃiːfli/

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Adverb

Positive chiefly

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Mainly; for the most part.
   • Synonym: mostly

   This area is chiefly used for farming.

2. In the highest rank or most important position.
   • Synonym: primarily

   We need a number of things, chiefly time.

Related words

• chief