chiefly

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Adverbial chiefly has 1 sense

chiefly, principally, primarily, mainly, in the main - for the most part; "he is mainly interested in butterflies"
Derived from adjective chief(prenominal)₁

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chiefly

chiefly (adverb): mainly, primarily; for the most part.

Synonyms: primarily, mostly, mainly, predominantly, principally

Sample Sentences:

He is chiefly interested in music and spends most of his time composing.
The company's success is chiefly attributed to its innovative marketing strategies.
This species of bird is chiefly found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Her novels are chiefly characterized by vivid descriptions and intricate plotlines.

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