Primary
Pronunciation: /ˈpraɪˌmɛriː/
Primary (adjective)
- Most important or main; first in order or time.
- Relating to the first years of school for young children.
- Basic or initial stage of something.
Examples
- Safety is the primary concern for the team.
- The primary goal is to finish the project on time.
Common collocations: primary objective, primary focus, primary school, primary teacher, primary stage
Primary (noun)
- An election to choose a candidate for a main election.
Examples
- The primary was held last Tuesday.
- Voters participated in the primary to choose a candidate.