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Primarily vs Chiefly - What's the difference?

primarily | chiefly |

In lang=en terms the difference between primarily and chiefly

is that primarily is of a primary or central nature, first and foremost while chiefly is mainly or principally; almost entirely.

As an adjective chiefly is

of, or relating to a chief.

primarily

English

Adverb

(-)
  • (focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost
  • 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