Definitions and Examples of primary, main, central
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Of chief importance; main or principal.
Example
The primary goal of the company is to increase its profits.
Chief in size or importance; principal or leading.
Example
The main reason for his success was his hard work and dedication.
Of or relating to the center; of prime importance or essentiality.
Example
The central idea of the book is that love conquers all.
Key Differences: primary vs main vs central
- 1Primary refers to something that is of chief importance or main.
- 2Main refers to something that is chief in size or importance.
- 3Central refers to something that is of prime importance or essentiality.
Effective Usage of primary, main, central
- 1Business: Use primary to describe the most important aspect of a business or project.
- 2Everyday Life: Use main to describe the most important thing in a situation or event.
- 3Academic Writing: Use central to describe the most important idea or concept in a piece of writing.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of subsidiary are primary, main, and central. These words convey the opposite meaning of subsidiary, which is something that is secondary or less important. Use these words in different contexts, such as business, everyday life, and academic writing, to describe the most important aspect, thing, or idea.
