Chiefly and Typically

Chiefly

Chiefly adverb - For the most part.
Usage example: our video collection consists chiefly of comedies, but we have a few horror movies

Typically and chiefly are semantically related. in usually topic. In some cases you can use "Typically" instead an adverb "Chiefly".

Nearby Word: chief

Typically

Typically adverb - According to the usual course of things.

Chiefly and typically are semantically related. You can use "Chiefly" instead an adverb "Typically".

Nearby Words: typical, typicality
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