Simple meaning
What does Primary mean?
main or most important.
Dictionary definition
first in importance, rank, or order.
Example sentences
Primary in a sentence
easy
The class used primary to describe the result in simple words.
medium
In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more primary.
hard
During group work, students explained how primary changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.
Synonyms
Words like Primary
similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
Word family
Primary word family
Base word
primary
adjective
primary
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does primary mean?
Primary means main or most important.
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