Chiefly and Virtually

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

Nearby Word: chief

Virtually adverb - Very close to but not completely.

Usage example: fell in love with a man who was virtually penniless

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Chiefly and virtually are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chiefly" instead an adverb "Virtually".

Nearby Words: virtue, virtual, virtuously

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