chiefly
Translation
chiefly, mainly, primarily
Examples
The audience was chiefly young people.
The audience was chiefly young people.
He is known chiefly for his novels.
He is known chiefly for his novels.
Grammar Patterns
((chiefly + noun phrase)) mainly, primarily The audience was chiefly young people.
((be known chiefly for sth.)) to be famous mainly for sth. He is known chiefly for his novels.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mainly, primarily, mostly, principally
Etymology
From the adjective 'chief' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. It means 'in a chief manner'.
Memory Tips
Remember this is the adverb form of 'chief'. If something is the 'chief' reason, then it is 'chiefly' for that reason.