Chiefly and Initially

Chiefly

Chiefly adverb - For the most part.

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

Nearby Word: chief

Initially

Initially adverb - In the beginning.
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Synonyms for Initially

Chiefly and initially are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chiefly" instead an adverb "Initially".

Both words in one sentence

  • Artistic License – History The fact that Vlad initially attained the Wallachian throne chiefly through Ottoman assistance is sadly glossed over in the film.
  • While chiefly an American cartoon, the revival initially aired in the United Kingdom from 2006 to 2007.
  • The revival of Biker Mice from Mars, which was chiefly an American cartoon series, initially aired from 2006 to 2007 on the British television channel CITV.
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