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Definition for main

adjective as in principal, predominant

adjective as in absolute, utter

Strongest match

entire

Strong matches

brute, mere, simple, utmost

noun as in pipe for system

Strong matches

cable, channel, conduit, duct, line, trough, trunk

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Example Sentences

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"The whole world is a very narrow bridge, and the main thing is to have no fear at all."

From BBC

In the section Nguyen read that night, the main character challenges stereotypes of Vietnamese characters in a film, an attempt that is quickly shut down by a Hollywood executive.

“As entertainers, one of our main jobs is to be a mirror for people,” she told Fallon.

From Salon

Canada's main opposition figure, Conservative opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, had said anything short of a deal would mean the visit was a failure.

From BBC

"Somehow we've managed not to fall by the wayside," said Simon, whose family sold the dairy farm not long after the pandemic, making the theme park the couple's main source of income.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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