chiefly

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(c̸hēf′lē)

adverb

  1. most of all; above all
  2. mainly; mostly

adjective

of or like a chief: a chiefly rank

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adverb
  1. Above all; especially.
  2. Almost entirely; mainly.
adjective
Of or relating to a chief: chiefly responsibilities.

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