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primary
primary
Meaning of primary
English
main or most important
Pronunciation
British English
/ˈpraɪməri/
American English
/ˈpraɪˌmeri/
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Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between primary, main, chief, principal, key, and major
ENThe main entrance is around the corner.
C
🇬🇧English
chief
Most important; a bit formal: chief reason, chief concern.
often
ENCost was the chief reason for our decision.
P
🇬🇧English
principal
Most important; formal. Do not confuse with principle.
rare word
ENTourism is the principal industry on the island.
K
🇬🇧English
key
Most important and decisive: a key task, the key point.
very often
ENShe played a key role in the project.
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M
🇬🇧English
major
Large or important, but not necessarily the most important.
very often
ENTraffic is a major problem in our city.
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What does primary mean?
main or most important
How do you pronounce primary?
primary is pronounced [ˈpraɪməri].
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