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CHIEFLY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word chiefly. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word chiefly. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CHIEFLY

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mainly
adverbadv
adverb

• for the most part

primarily
adverbadv
adverb

• for the most part

• of primary import

mostly
adverbadv
adverb

• in large part; mainly or chiefly

• usually; as a rule

largely
adverbadv
adverb

• in large part; mainly or chiefly

• on a large scale

particularly
adverbadv
adverb

• to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

• specifically or especially distinguished from others

• uniquely or characteristically

principally
adverbadv
adverb

• for the most part

by and large
adverb

• usually; as a rule

for the most part
adverb

• in large part; mainly or chiefly

in the main
adverbadv
adverb

• for the most part

• without distinction of one from others

Best Hypernyms For CHIEFLY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for chiefly, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
mainly predominantly primarily

Alternatives for MAINLY

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