primary (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpraɪmɛri/

Definition

Most important; main or principal.

Examples

• The primary reason for the delay was the bad weather.

• His primary concern is the safety of his family.

• The primary goal of the project is to reduce pollution.

How to Use primary

primary school (collocation)

The first stage of compulsory education for children. — "He attended a small primary school in the countryside."

primary color (collocation)

A set of colors from which all other colors can be derived. — "Mixing primary colors can create a wide spectrum of hues."

primary concern (collocation)

The most important thing that needs to be dealt with or considered. — "The primary concern of the government is the economy."

primary reason (collocation)

The main or most important cause for something. — "The primary reason for the strike was low wages."

Synonyms of primary

Words with a similar meaning to primary:

• main
• chief
• principal
• foremost

Antonyms of primary

Words with the opposite meaning to primary:

• secondary
• minor

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