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Chiefly for Dummies

adverb

pronunciation: tʃifli

What does Chiefly really mean?

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Alright, so "chiefly" is a fancy word that we use to talk about something that is mainly or mostly the case. It's like saying that something is the boss or the leader of a group of things.

Let's say you have a favorite food, like pizza. If you mostly eat pizza, you could say "I chiefly eat pizza." That means pizza is the boss of your meals. But you might also eat some other foods now and then, like pasta or salad.

So, "chiefly" is like saying something is in charge or takes up most of the space. It's kind of like the head honcho of a group. And that's all there is to it! It's just a way to say something is mostly true or mostly present. Cool, right?

Revised and Fact checked by Jack Taylor on 2023-11-14 06:50:06

Chiefly In a sentece

Learn how to use Chiefly inside a sentece

  • I like to eat fruits, chiefly bananas.
  • The movie was a comedy, but it was chiefly about friendship.
  • The school's fundraiser was successful, chiefly due to the support of the community.
  • I exercise daily, chiefly to stay healthy and fit.
  • The museum's collection was chiefly made up of ancient artifacts.

Chiefly Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Chiefly Pertains To

Words to which the original word is relevant