primarily (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /praɪˈmɛrəli/

Definition

Mainly; for the most part.

Examples

• The audience was primarily composed of teenagers.

• The company's revenue comes primarily from online sales.

• He is primarily concerned with the safety of the children.

How to Use primarily

primarily concerned with (collocation)

Mainly worried about or focused on a particular issue. — "She is primarily concerned with her children's well-being."

primarily responsible for (collocation)

Having the main duty or role in something. — "The CEO is primarily responsible for the company's strategic direction."

primarily affects (collocation)

Mainly influences or has an impact on something. — "The changes will primarily affect users in Europe."

Synonyms of primarily

Words with a similar meaning to primarily:

• mainly
• chiefly
• largely
• essentially
• fundamentally

Antonyms of primarily

Words with the opposite meaning to primarily:

• secondarily
• incidentally

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