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chiefly

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/ˈtʃiːfli/ · chief-ly

for the most part; mainly.

Meanings

adverbformal

for the most part; mainly.

زیادہ تر صورت میں؛ بنیادی طور پر۔

خصوصی طور پر

khusoosi tor par

Formal: خاص طور پر

Synonyms

mainlyprimarilymostlyزیادہ تراکثریت میںبنیادی طور پر

Antonyms

minimallysecondarilyincidentallyکم از کمثانوی طور پرواقعتاً

Common Collocations

  • used chiefly
  • chiefly concerned
  • chiefly responsible

Example Sentences

The project is aimed chiefly at reducing waste.

یہ منصوبہ خاص طور پر فضلہ کو کم کرنے کے لیے ہے۔

Yeh mansooba khas tor par fazla ko kam karne ke liye hai.

He is chiefly responsible for the success of the event.

وہ اس ایونٹ کی کامیابی کا بنیادی طور پر ذمے دار ہے۔

Woh is event ki kamiyabi ka buniyadi tor par zimmedar hai.

The report focuses chiefly on economic trends.

یہ رپورٹ بنیادی طور پر اقتصادی رجحانات پر توجہ مرکوز کرتی ہے۔

Yeh report buniyadi tor par iqtisadi rujhanat par tawajjo markaz karti hai.

Easily Confused With

chief:While 'chief' refers to a leader, 'chiefly' indicates the main or primary aspect of something.

Word Family

chief
nounچیف
chiefdom
nounچیف ڈوم
chiefly
adverbخصوصی طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'chief' to remember the main focus.

Imagine a chief directing a group, illustrating what is primarily important.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "chief" — leader or ruler

First known use: 15th century

The word 'chiefly' comes from the Old French word 'chief', which means leader or ruler, and has evolved to describe something of primary importance.