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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
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Chiefly

'Chiefly' is closer to meaning 'mainly' or 'most importantly'?
  

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It can mean both 'mainly' and 'most importantly'. It can be very hard to distinguish any differences among these 3 words. Webster's dictionary lists 'most importantly' as #1, and 'mainly' as #2.

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  • It can mean both 'mainly' and 'most importantly'.
  • It can be very hard to distinguish any differences among these 3 words.
  • Webster's dictionary lists 'most importantly' as #1, and 'mainly' as #2.
  • However, Oxford defines 'chiefly' as 'above all; mainly'.
  • Soooooo ...
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It can mean both 'mainly' and 'most importantly'. It can be very hard to distinguish any differences among these 3 words.

Webster's dictionary lists 'most importantly' as #1, and 'mainly' as #2.

However, Oxford defines 'chiefly' as 'above all; mainly'.

Soooooo ... take your pick
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