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in the main vs chiefly

chiefly vs in the main

in the main and chiefly both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
in the main No No No Yes
chiefly No No No Yes
As adverbs, in the main and chiefly are synonyms defined as:
  • in the main and chiefly: for the most part
Other synonyms of in the main include mainly, primarily, principally.
in the main (adverb) chiefly (adverb)
without distinction of one from others for the most part
for the most part
Difference between in the main and chiefly

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