English

primary

ˈpɹaɪməɹi, ˈpraɪm(ə)ri, ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi, ˈpɹɒeməɹi, ˈpɹɒemɹi, ˈpraɪ.mer.i
Meaning: most important; main
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈpraɪm(ə)ri, ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi, ˈpɹɒeməɹi, ˈpɹɒemɹi, ˈpraɪ.mer.i

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Example sentences

The primary goal of the project was to improve communication.
The primary goal of the project was to improve communication.
The safety of the students is our primary concern.
The safety of the students is our primary concern.
My primary aim is to finish the project on time.
My primary aim is to finish the project on time.
Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
His mother was a primary schoolteacher for thirty years.
His mother was a primary schoolteacher for thirty years.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something that is of chief importance or occurs first in a series.

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