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Principally

Verb / ˈprɪnsɪpli: / Another word for principally — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Principally means mainly or primarily, usually referring to the most important or significant aspect of something.

Synonyms & similar words

inthemain primarily mainly chiefly mainly mostly chiefly largely predominantly primarily essentially fundamentally basically substantially

Synonyms by register

Formal

chiefly mainly primarily predominantly

Informal

mostly for the most part basically pretty much

Literary

foremost above all

Antonyms

secondarily minorly incidentally partially subsidiarily unimportantly

Common collocations

  • principally responsible
  • principally concerned
  • principally involved
  • principally affects
  • principally due to
  • principally used for
  • principally by

Word family

adjective principal

Usage note

Principally is an adverb that means 'for the most part' or 'mainly'. It is often used to indicate the most important reason or aspect of something.

Example sentences

  1. I principally eat fruit for breakfast.
  2. The movie was principally filmed in New York City.
  3. He was principally responsible for the team's success.
  4. Her argument was principally based on logic and evidence.
  5. The concert was principally attended by teenagers.

Quotes

  • Principally I hate and detest that animal called man.
  • Principally, I hate and detest that animal called man.
  • Principally I hate and detest that animal called man.

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