CEFR B1

primarily

adverb

Meaning

Mainly; for the most part.

Examples

The audience was primarily composed of teenagers.
The company's revenue comes primarily from online sales.

Synonyms: mainly, chiefly, largely, essentially, fundamentally

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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.

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."

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