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Correctly vs Chiefly - What's the difference?

correctly | chiefly |

As adverbs the difference between correctly and chiefly

is that correctly is in a correct manner while chiefly is (focus) especially or primarily; above all.

As an adjective chiefly is

of, or relating to a chief.

correctly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a correct manner.

    • Antonyms

    * incorrectly

    chiefly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (focus) especially or primarily; above all
  • (focus) mainly or principally; almost entirely

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • of, or relating to a chief
    • English focus adverbs