English

main

meɪn
Meaning: most important, largest, or most frequently used
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

The main reason for the meeting was to discuss the new budget.
The main reason for the meeting was to discuss the new budget.
His main worry is the rent.
His main worry is the rent.
The main focus of the meeting was the new project.
The main focus of the meeting was the new project.
In the fugue, the comes answers the main theme in a new key.
In the fugue, the comes answers the main theme in a new key.
The heavy rain was the main cause of the traffic accident.
The heavy rain was the main cause of the traffic accident.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to describe something that is the primary or chief element among others of the same type.

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