main (Meaning)
main (n)
any very large body of (salt) water
a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
main (s)
most important element
of force; of the greatest possible intensity
main (a)
(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
main (n.)
A hand or match at dice.
A stake played for at dice.
The largest throw in a match at dice; a throw at dice within given limits, as in the game of hazard.
A match at cockfighting.
A main-hamper.
main (v.)
Strength; force; might; violent effort.
The chief or principal part; the main or most important thing.
The great sea, as distinguished from an arm, bay, etc. ; the high sea; the ocean.
The continent, as distinguished from an island; the mainland.
principal duct or pipe, as distinguished from lesser ones; esp. (Engin.), a principal pipe leading to or from a reservoir; as, a fire main.
main (a.)
Very or extremely strong.
Vast; huge.
Unqualified; absolute; entire; sheer.
Principal; chief; first in size, rank, importance, etc.
Important; necessary.
Very; extremely; as, main heavy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of main
Synonyms:
- important
- eminent
- overbearing
- preeminent
- star
- unparalleled
- senior
- unequalled
- celebrated
- grand
- famous
- distinguished
- noble
- superior
- renowned
- signal
- prestigious
- noteworthy
- numero uno
- influential
- notable
- mighty
- high-level
- stellar
- significant
- overmastering
- sovran
- outstanding
- No. 1
- famed
- arch
- momentous
- illustrious
- incomparable
Antonyms:
main Sentence Examples
- The main purpose of the presentation is to inform the audience about the latest research findings.
- The main protagonist in the novel is a young woman struggling to find her place in the world.
- The main road through the city is often congested during rush hour.
- The main attraction at the amusement park is the towering roller coaster.
- The main difference between the two products is the size of their screens.
- The main cause of the accident is still under investigation.
- The main ingredient in the recipe is flour, which gives it its distinctive taste.
- The main challenge facing our organization is the lack of funding.
- The main advantage of the new technology is its increased efficiency.
- The main goal of the project is to improve the quality of life for the community.
FAQs About the word main
any very large body of (salt) water, a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage, most important element,
primary, big, key, highest, predominant, central, chief, dominant, greatest, principal
least, minor, least,last, last, minor, negligible, insignificant, slight, unimportant
The main purpose of the presentation is to inform the audience about the latest research findings.
The main protagonist in the novel is a young woman struggling to find her place in the world.
The main road through the city is often congested during rush hour.
The main attraction at the amusement park is the towering roller coaster.
