easy
The primary reason was safety.
What does Primary mean?
main or most important.
Dictionary definition
First in importance, rank, or order.
Example sentences
Primary in a sentence
medium
A primary source gives information from the time being studied.
hard
The teacher asked students to identify the primary idea in the passage.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice primary in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Primary
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does primary mean?
Primary means main or most important.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses primary correctly?
The correct sentence uses primary in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to primary?
Main is close in meaning to primary.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Primary
Voice settings
Sounds like
pry · mer · ee · strongest beat: pry
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordPrimary.
Partadjective.
MeaningPrimary means main or most important.
ExampleExample: The primary reason was safety.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pry · mer · ee
- Strongest beat
- pry
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pry.
Your turn
Say Primary
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced primary.
Synonyms
Words like Primary
mainSimilar meaning.
firstSimilar meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
secondaryOpposite or contrasting meaning.
minorOpposite or contrasting meaning.
Synonym practice
Want to practice primary synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The primary goal is to finish the mural," then compare close word choices. Practice primary synonyms.
Word family
Primary word family
Base word
primary
adverb
primarily
Adverb form.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Primary and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice PRIMARY” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice PRIMARY
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with PRIMARY
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice PRIMARY
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes PRIMARY.
Practice PRIMARY
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words