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main

[meyn] / meɪn /
ADJECTIVE
principal, predominant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
central essential fundamental leading major particular preeminent primary prime special vital
STRONG
capital cardinal chief head necessary premier star
WEAK
controlling critical crucial foremost outstanding paramount prevailing stellar supreme
Antonyms
STRONGEST
auxiliary common inessential inferior minor ordinary secondary subordinate trivial unimportant usual
STRONG
unnecessary
WEAK
extra insignificant nonessential
ADJECTIVE
absolute, utter
Synonyms
STRONGEST
entire
STRONG
brute mere simple utmost
WEAK
direct downright only pure sheer undisguised
Antonyms
WEAK
auxiliary extra inessential insignificant minor nonessential secondary subordinate unimportant unnecessary
NOUN
pipe for system
Synonyms
STRONG
cable channel conduit duct line trough trunk

Example Sentences

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As the main puppeteer on set, Ortiz was in charge of moving its face or central carapace — and he also voices him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

However an "ongoing technical issue" with the ship's starboard main engine means an amended timetable - using the MV Isle of Mull - will run through to the end of Wednesday.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Both main oil contracts rose Tuesday, with West Texas Intermediate topping $115 -- its highest in a month -- and Brent sitting around $111.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

In January, FBI agents searched the main election office in Fulton County, Ga., seeking records related to the 2020 race, which Biden won.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

A worker on the food crew—a long-term prisoner from the main camp— smiled encouragingly as he ladled out our breakfast.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom