B2adjectiveeducation
US/ˈsek.ən.der.i/
UK/ˈsek.ən.dər.i/
less important than something else; also for children aged about 11 to 18
In context
For her, salary is secondary to finding work she enjoys.
My sister teaches English at a secondary school in Hue.
The flood caused secondary problems such as disease and food shortages.
Words that go with secondary
adjective + noun
- secondary schoolShe left secondary school at sixteen.
- secondary educationSecondary education is free in many countries.
- secondary effectsThe drug can have secondary effects.
adjective + preposition
- secondary toLooks are secondary to comfort.
noun + preposition
- of secondary importanceCost is of secondary importance.