IN THE MAIN
Dictionary entry overview: What does in the main mean? • IN THE MAIN (adverb)
The adverb IN THE MAIN has 2 senses:
1. for the most part
2. without distinction of one from others
Familiarity information: IN THE MAIN used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• IN THE MAIN (adverb)
Meaning:
For the most part
Synonyms:
chiefly; in the main; mainly; primarily; principally
Context example:
he is mainly interested in butterflies
Meaning:
Without distinction of one from others
Synonyms:
in general; generally; in the main
Context example:
he is interested in snakes in general
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