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chiefly

chief·ly [ chflee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. above all: more or more importantly than anyone or anything else
We moved to this area of the city chiefly because it's convenient for getting to work.

2. in main: for the most part
The human body consists chiefly of water.



adjective 
Definition:
 
relating to chief: relating to or characteristic of a chief

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