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Primary

(adj) /ˈpraɪməri/
Primary

Meaning

Of chief importance; principal.

Pronunciation

UK ˈpraɪməri

US ˈpraɪmeri

Example Sentences

  • In June 2019, [Bloomberg] extended its parental leave policy for primary caregivers from 18 to 26 weeks.
  • The primary thing you see about Tokyo is that there is no vandalism.
  • One of the main attraction in Tokyo is the Imperial Palace, the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan.
  • Over one billion people rely on seafood as their primary source of animal protein.
  • The ocean is the primary source of food for most island communities.

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