Principally
Principally adverb - For the most part.
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Synonyms for Principally
Well and principally are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Well" instead an adverb "Principally".
Well
Well adverb - To a full extent or degree.
Usage example: we are well aware that this home renovation is going to be costly
Principally and well are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Principally" instead an adverb "Well".
Nearby Word: welled
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Both words in one sentence
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The Comically Serious: Principally the Brain and the Narrator of "Good Idea, Bad Idea," although any character playing the 'straight man' would generally qualify as well.
Source: Western Animation / Animaniacs - A particularly interesting and well-written example, because it was a potentially tremendously powerful ability which he could have used to take over the kingdom, but never did- principally because he was (thanks to being raised by his benevolent foster-parents) such a nice guy.
Source: The Empath
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