Primary
Definition
Example
"Good communication is the primary reason for the team’s success."
"Safety should be the primary concern when working with heavy machines."
"Primary education gives children the basic skills of reading, writing, and understanding the world around them."
Explanation
Primary means first, most important, or basic. It describes something that comes before others in order or importance. For example, primary school is the first stage of formal education for children. A primary reason is the main reason for something. The word helps show what should be given the most attention or what comes at the beginning. As a noun, primary has a less common political meaning. In some countries, it is a small election held first to choose one person from a group to represent a political party. That person then competes in the main national election.