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- DictionaryChief·ly/ˈCHēflē/
adverb
- 1. above all; mainly: "he is remembered chiefly for his sonatas"
The meaning of CHIEFLY is most importantly : principally, especially. How to use chiefly in a sentence.
Chiefly definition: primarily; essentially. See examples of CHIEFLY used in a sentence.
more than for any other reason; mostly; mainly: Today John-Philip Sousa is known chiefly for his music played by marching bands all over the US.
You can also use chiefly to mean "for the most part," when you talk about the contents or composition of something: "My granola is chiefly almonds." The word comes from the Old French chief, "principal" or "first." Definitions of chiefly. adverb. for the most part.
more than for any other reason; mostly; mainly: Today John-Philip Sousa is known chiefly for his music played by marching bands all over the US.
1. especially, essentially, principally, primarily, above all We are chiefly concerned with the welfare of the children. 2. mainly, largely, usually, mostly, in general, on the whole, predominantly, in the main a committee composed chiefly of grey-haired old gentlemen.
You use chiefly to indicate that a particular reason, emotion, method, or feature is the main or most important one. He joined the consular service, chiefly because this was one of the few job vacancies.
adverb. /ˈtʃiːfli/ not completely, but as a most important part synonym primarily, mainly. We are chiefly concerned with improving educational standards. He's travelled widely, chiefly in Africa and Asia. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Want to learn more?
You use chiefly to indicate that a particular reason, emotion, method, or feature is the main or most important one.
CHIEFLY definition: mainly: . Learn more.
