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."
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