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Primarily Definition & Meaning

primarily
adverb
  1. for the most part; "he is mainly interested in butterflies"
  2. of primary import; "this is primarily a question of economics"; "it was in the first place a local matter"

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Frequently asked questions

What does primarily mean?
for the most part; "he is mainly interested in butterflies" of primary import; "this is primarily a question of economics"; "it was in the first place a local matter"
What part of speech is primarily?
Primarily is an adverb.
How many definitions does primarily have?
Primarily has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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