Meaning of the word primary in English

What does primary mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

primary

US /ˈpraɪ.mer.i/

UK /ˈpraɪ.mer.i/

of chief importance; principal.

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The primary goal is to reduce costs.

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Education is a primary concern for parents.

Synonym:

chief main principal foremost first

earliest in time or order of development.

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The primary stage of the disease is often asymptomatic.

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The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue.

Synonym:

initial first earliest original primitive

a preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select candidates for a principal election.

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The candidate won the primary by a narrow margin.

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Voters will head to the polls for the state's primary next month.

Synonym:

caucus preliminary election nominating election

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