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primarily

adverb/praɪˈmɛrəli/

mainly, for the most part of something

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

basicallyessentially
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Upper-Intermediate — Set 71

Set 71 of Upper-Intermediate covers 5 words: primarily, willingly, urgently, temporarily, permanently. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. primarily · adverb/praɪˈmɛrəli/

    mainly, for the most part of something

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

    Synonyms: basically, essentially

  2. willingly · adverb/ˈwɪlɪŋli/

    in eager manner

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

    Synonyms: readily, voluntarily

  3. urgently · adverb/ˈərdʒəntli/

    with great urgency

    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/

    for a long time without essential change

    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