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primarily

/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/

Meanings
adverb
(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

Examples :

"My brother is primarily a student; he spends most of his time studying. "
way aspect essential

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primary noun

/ˈpɹɒeməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/

A primary election; a preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party.

"The primary for the school board was held next Tuesday. "

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time noun

/tɑem/ /taɪm/

The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.

"Time stops for nobody.   the ebb and flow of time"

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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spends noun

/spɛndz/

Amount of money spent (during a period); expenditure.

"I’m sorry, boss, but the advertising spend exceeded the budget again this month."

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first noun

/fɪrst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/

The person or thing in the first position.

"He was the first to complete the course."

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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nature noun

/ˈnæɪ̯tʃə/ /ˈnɛːtʃɐ/ /ˈnæetʃɘ/ /ˈneɪtʃə/ /ˈneɪtʃɚ/

The natural world; that which consists of all things unaffected by or predating human technology, production, and design. (Compare ecosystem.)

"Nature never lies (i.e. tells untruths)."

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foremost adjective

/ˈfɔː.məʊst/

First, either in time or in space

"The foremost concern for the students was the upcoming final exam. "

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most noun

/ˈməʊst/ /ˈmoʊst/

The greatest amount.

"The most I can offer for the house is $150,000."

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brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

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focus noun

/ˈfəʊ.kəs/ /ˈfoʊ.kəs/

A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.

"The heat of sunlight at the focus of a magnifying glass can easily set dry leaves on fire."

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central adjective

/ˈsɛntɹəl/

Being in the centre.

"The central library is located in the heart of the city. "