All chiefly synonyms
chief·ly
C c adv chiefly
- mostly — for the most part; in the main: The work is mostly done.
- largely — to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect.
- principally — chiefly; mainly.
- predominantly — having ascendancy, power, authority, or influence over others; preeminent.
- mainly — chiefly; principally; for the most part; in the main; to the greatest extent: Our success was due mainly to your efforts. The audience consisted mainly of students.
- primarily — essentially; mostly; chiefly; principally: They live primarily from farming.
- above all — You say above all to indicate that the thing you are mentioning is the most important point.
- overall — overalls, (used with a plural verb) loose, sturdy trousers, usually with a bib or biblike piece to which shoulder straps are attached, originally worn over other trousers to protect them, as by factory workers or farmers. long waterproof leggings.
- usually — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- in general — of or relating to all persons or things belonging to a group or category: a general meeting of the employees.
- in the first place — firstly
- in the main — chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company's main office; the main features of a plan.
- on the whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
adverb chiefly
- for the most part — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- first and foremost — primarily