chiefly

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chiefly(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. principalmente
She plans to focus chiefly on her record in her speech and ignore the allegations.Planea centrarse principalmente en su historial durante su discurso e ignorar las acusaciones.
b. sobre todo
Many people breathe polluted air daily, chiefly in developing countries.Muchas personas respiran aire contaminado todos los días, sobre todo en los países en desarrollo.
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