primary
Translation
primary, main, chief, elementary
Examples
Our primary goal is to increase sales.
Our primary goal is to increase sales.
She teaches at a primary school.
She teaches at a primary school.
Red, yellow, and blue are primary colors.
Red, yellow, and blue are primary colours.
Grammar Patterns
((primary)) + [noun] main Our primary goal is to increase sales.
Similar Words
Synonyms: main, chief, principal; Antonyms: secondary, minor
Etymology
From Latin 'primarius' (of the first rank), which comes from 'primus' (first).
Memory Tips
Think of 'prime' or 'first'. It means first in importance or order.