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AWL Sublist 2 · Academic Word
primary
/ˈpraɪmeri/ Syllables: ˈpri·ma·ry
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
First in importance, order, or degree; relating to the earliest stage.
Synonyms
main
principal
first
Antonyms
secondary
supplementary
Translations
primary in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
أساسي، رئيسي
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
الشيء الأكثر أهمية أو الذي يأتي أولاً، أو يتعلق بالبداية.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Primary means most important or first. Primary data is collected directly by the researcher. Primary education is the first stage.
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Memory TipPrimary comes from Latin 'primus' meaning first.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The primary objective of the research is to identify effective interventions for dropout prevention.
Primary data was collected through structured interviews with forty participants.
Primary education provides the foundation for all subsequent learning throughout life.
Word Families & Pronunciation
primary
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adverb | primarily |
| noun | primacy |
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