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primarily

adverb/praɪˈmɛrəli/

for the most part, mainly, or chiefly

Some advertisements that are primarily targeted at children should be banned as children are affected so easily.

basicallyessentially
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primarily, willingly, urgently, temporarily, permanently: meanings and examples

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  1. primarily · adverb/praɪˈmɛrəli/

    for the most part, mainly, or chiefly

    Some advertisements that are primarily targeted at children should be banned as children are affected so easily.

    Synonyms: basically, essentially

  2. willingly · adverb/ˈwɪlɪŋli/

    voluntarily and without being forced

    Successful induction programs have a culture of shared responsibility and experienced teachers willingly help the newcomers.

    Synonyms: readily, voluntarily

  3. urgently · adverb/ˈərdʒəntli/

    in a way that requires immediate attention or action

    After the earthquake that hit the coastal regions, the government urgently needed to build facilities both for shelter and healthcare.

    Synonyms: necessarily, imperatively

  4. temporarily · adverb/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛrəli/

    for a limited time only; not permanently

    The schools in the district have been temporarily closed in order to slow down the spread of the virus.

    Synonyms: briefly

  5. permanently · adverb/ˈpərm(ə)nən(t)li/

    in a way that lasts or continues without ending

    Despite the efforts to rescue the factory from bankruptcy, the shareholders ultimately chose to permanently close it, resulting in the termination of all workers' contracts.

    Synonyms: forever, lastingly, enduringly