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Main

/meɪn/

Main is an adjective, verb and adverb with 5 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
    “main timbers  main branch of a river  main body of an army”
  2. Of chief or leading importance; prime, principal.
verb
  1. To mainly play a specific character, or side, during a game.
    “He mains the same character as me in that game.”
  2. Of a road: to convert into a main or primary road.

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