Main meaning in English
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Definition
main: principal, chief, prime, major, central, dominant, primary
Our main problem is our competition. Our other problems are trivial in comparison.
The main characters in this play are all men. The supporting cast are a mix of men and women.
the main event the most important event, the big spectacle, the highlight
Examples
- "I would like the main bedroom to have direct access to the bathroom and plenty of storage space."
- "Here we are in the main gallery space where-"
- "A lack of leisure facilities has been suggested as being one of the main causes."
- "Received message on main terminal about reinstalling a missing driver, xj3000."
- "And now, without further ado, I'd like to present tonight's main event, our expert camel panel, who will answer all your questions about our favorite mammal, the camel."
- "What advice would you give to your main competitor, Kalvin Krime?"
- "Lucy : Okay, you see, in the film, perfume plays a central role in the main character's life."
- "The samba schools compete to win the main prize."
- "Later on in the year, the main event comes to France, yes that's right, the World Cup of rugby."
- "Captain Donny Dare : Good, the main thing is to stay in the middle of the air."
- "The main thing is that we get results."
- "This is the main advantage of Stickypedia: the fact that content is constantly being updated means that only the best, truest information survives."
- "There are 5 main steps to becoming a better leader."
- "My main concern is... how to say it?"
- "It's one of the main reasons why I go to see these matches, to get a better look at those muscles."
- "And now, without further ado, I'd like to present tonight's main event - our expert camel panel, who will answer all your questions about our favorite mammal, the camel."
- "Susan : Does the main character make perfumes for a living?"
- "Susie : And finally, the main reason why no one ever responds to your advertising: there's no phone number!"
- "On my way into the office the other day I noticed an old bicycle just outside the main entrance to the Treasure Trove Towers."
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