Chiefly and In effect

Chiefly

Chiefly adverb - For the most part.

In effect and chiefly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "In effect" instead an adverb "Chiefly".

Nearby Word: chief

In effect

In effect adverb - In actuality or reality or fact.
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Chiefly and in effect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chiefly" instead an adverb phrase "In effect".
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