Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: chiefly
IPA transcription: [tʃ'ifli]
Pronunciations of chiefly
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r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: chiefly, principally, primarily, mainly, in_the_main
    Meaning: for the most part; "he is mainly interested in butterflies"
Usage examples
  • 'By the others chiefly.'
  • "What chiefly started you?"
  • Chiefly, moreover, for her husband.
  • Nicholas ate and drank (chiefly the latter) in silence.
  • What she thought of chiefly was the Head of the House of Coombe.
  • Diplomacy is an evil game, chiefly because it has been so exclusive.
  • The vocalists were chiefly ladies, and no individual sang less than well.
  • Cat's-eye or Sun-stone of the Turks is a kind of gem found chiefly in Siberia.
  • But chiefly, let the music of them be recreative, and with some strange changes.
  • "Yes, sir," replied the boy, "I came chiefly by the river and the Wilderness Road."
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Han dynasty, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Ayn Rand, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Accurate News and Information Act, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Greek mythology, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Compact Cassette, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Catholic liturgy, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Swastika, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Shoe polish, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Latter Day Saint movement, License CC BY-SA 4.0