Chiefly and Hardly

Opposite meaning words

Chiefly adverb - For the most part.

Usage example: our video collection consists chiefly of comedies, but we have a few horror movies

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Hardly is an antonym for chiefly.

Nearby Word: chief

Hardly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

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Chiefly is an antonym for hardly.

Nearby Word: hard

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