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pri·ma·ri·ly
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praɪˈmɛər
ə
li, -ˈmɛr-, ˈpraɪ
mɛr
ə
li, -mər
ə-
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prahy-
mair
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uh
-lee, -
mer
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prahy
-mer-
uh
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adverb
1.
essentially; mostly; chiefly; principally:
They live primarily from farming.
2.
in the first instance; at first; originally:
Primarily a doctor, he later became a lawyer.
Origin:
1610–20;
primary
+
-ly
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primarily
(ˈpraɪmərəlɪ)
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adv
1.
principally; chiefly; mainly
2.
at first; originally
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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