CHIEFLY

chiefly, principally, primarily, mainly, in the main

(adverb) for the most part; “he is mainly interested in butterflies”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

chiefly (comparative more chiefly, superlative most chiefly)

(focus) Especially or primarily; above all.

(focus) Mainly or principally; almost entirely.

Synonyms

• (above all): first and foremost, particularly; see also above all

• (almost entirely): by and large, for the most part, largely; see also mostly

Adjective

chiefly (comparative chieflier, )

of or relating to a chief

Source: Wiktionary

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Chief"ly, adv.

1. In the first place; principally; preëminently; above; especially. Search through this garden; leave unsearched no nook; But chiefly where those two fair creatures lodge. Milton.

2. For the most part; mostly. Those parts of the kingdom where the . . . estates of the dissenters chiefly lay. Swift.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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