Chiefly and Terribly

Chiefly

Chiefly adverb - For the most part.

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

Nearby Word: chief

Terribly

Terribly adverb - To a great degree.

Chiefly and terribly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chiefly" instead an adverb "Terribly".

Nearby Word: terrible
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