chiefly

adverb
/ˈtʃiːfli/

Meaning

mainly; primarily

Example Sentences

The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.

Synonyms

mainly, primarily, largely, mostly, predominantly

Antonyms

rarely, slightly

Collocations

chiefly responsible, celebrated chiefly, chiefly concerned

Related Vocabularies

intentionally; on purpose; with careful consideration
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Without intention; accidentally.
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
in a way that is almost or nearly; in a realistic or functional manner
as a necessary result; inevitably

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