Chiefly and Originally

Chiefly

Chiefly adverb - For the most part.

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

Nearby Word: chief

Originally

Originally adverb - In the beginning.
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Synonyms for Originally

Chiefly and originally are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chiefly" instead an adverb "Originally".

Nearby Words: original, origin, originality

Both words in one sentence

  • And, in later installments, he gains the ability to teleport (originally a glitch); used chiefly to put distance between himself and the opponent.
  • This was probably because most Latin Americans were (at least originally) of Andalucian descent, and also because so many of the Spanish stereotypes, from swarthy skin to guitars, are chiefly Andalucian.
    Source: SoCalization
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