Main: meaning, definitions and examples
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main
[ meษชn ]
program
The largest or most important part of something.
Synonyms
chief, leading, primary, principal
Examples of usage
- The main reason for his success was his dedication to his work.
- The main character in the novel is a young woman searching for her identity.
waterway
A principal channel or pipe in a system for conveying water or gas.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mains in the neighborhood were being repaired, causing a temporary water outage.
- The gas main was leaking and had to be fixed immediately.
most important
Chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading.
Synonyms
chief, foremost, leading, primary
Examples of usage
- The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss the budget for the upcoming year.
- The main issue at hand is finding a solution to the environmental crisis.
Translations
Translations of the word "main" in other languages:
๐ต๐น principal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช hauptsรคchlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ utama
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพะปะพะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ gลรณwny
๐ฏ๐ต ใกใคใณ
๐ซ๐ท principal
๐ช๐ธ principal
๐น๐ท ana
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃผ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฆูุณู
๐จ๐ฟ hlavnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ hlavnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไธป่ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ glavni
๐ฎ๐ธ aรฐal
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตะณัะทะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษsas
๐ฒ๐ฝ principal
Word origin
The word 'main' originated from the Old English word 'mรฆgen' meaning 'strength, power'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the largest or most important part of something. The use of 'main' as a waterway channel or pipe dates back to the 14th century. In modern usage, 'main' is commonly used to denote something of primary importance or significance.
See also: mainland, mainly, mainstay, mainstream.