The difference between Mainly and Principally

When used as adverbs, mainly means forcefully, vigorously, whereas principally means in a primary manner.


check bellow for the other definitions of Mainly and Principally

  1. Mainly as an adverb (obsolete):

    Forcefully, vigorously.

  2. Mainly as an adverb (obsolete):

    Of the production of a sound: loudly, powerfully.

  3. Mainly as an adverb (obsolete):

    To a great degree; very much.

  4. Mainly as an adverb:

    Chiefly; for the most part.

  1. Principally as an adverb:

    In a primary manner; pertaining to the principal of a matter.