primary
/ˈpraɪmeri/
pri · mar · y
ˈpraɪ · mer · i
English Definition
adj. main, most important
Significado en Español
primario, principal
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chính, chủ yếu, sơ cấp
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Example Sentence
Our primary goal is safety.
我们主要目标是安全。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
prim(first)+ary(noun form)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word closest in meaning to “primary”:
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A
major
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B
secondary
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C
complex
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D
minor
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A — major.
“primary” means adj. main, most important
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Her ______ goal was always to keep the young children safe.
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A
minor
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B
secondary
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C
trivial
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D
primary
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D — primary.
“primary” means adj. main, most important
Common questions about “primary”
What does “primary” mean?
primary — adj. main, most important. In Chinese: 主要的，初级的.
How do you pronounce “primary”?
primary is pronounced /ˈpraɪmeri/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pri · mar · y.
How do you use “primary” in a sentence?
Our primary goal is safety. (我们主要目标是安全。)
What are synonyms for “primary”?
main, principal — all close in meaning to primary (adj. main, most important).
Is “primary” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. primary appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “primary”?
prim(first)+ary(noun form)
