Pronunciation

/prɪˈmaɪri/

Definitions

Noun

• Primary school or elementary school: The first stage of formal education, typically for children aged 5 to 11, before secondary education. Example: “She attended a local primary school.”
• Primary source: An original document, data, or information that is considered authoritative and未经加工的。Example: “The historian relied on primary sources to write her thesis.”
• Primary election: An initial election to select candidates for a higher-level office, such as a general election. Example: “In the United States, primary elections determine the Democratic and Republican nominees.”
• Primary color: One of the three basic colors that cannot be created by mixing others; red, blue, and yellow. Example: “The artist chose to work with primary colors in her painting.”

Verb

• Be primary: To be of chief importance or main focus. Example: “His health is his primary concern.”
• Consider something primary: To regard something as essential or fundamental. Example: “The teacher considered reading comprehension a primary skill for students.”
• Act as primary: To take the lead or be responsible in a situation. Example: “She was appointed as the primary caregiver for the children.”

Adjective

• Primary: First in order of importance, rank, or time; fundamental. Example: “The primary reason for the project’s success was strong leadership.”
• Primary vote: The initial vote given to a candidate in an election. Example: “In the primary, voters had to choose between two candidates.”

Phrases

• “Primary responsibility” refers to the main duty or accountability.
• “Primary care physician” is a doctor who provides general medical services.
• “Primary election season” is when people vote for their preferred candidates in primary elections.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She fondly remembered her days at primary school.”
• Verb: “The lawyer argued that the witness’s statement was a primary evidence in the case.”
• Adjective: “The primary goal of the program is to improve literacy among young children.”

Synonyms

• Fundamental
• Basic
• Essential
• Key
• Initial
• Leading
• Core