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Mainly

Verb / ˈmeɪnli: / Another word for mainly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mainly means mostly or primarily. It is used to describe something that is the most important or the most frequent.

Synonyms & similar words

primarily principally inthemain chiefly mostly chiefly principally largely predominantly essentially fundamentally basically main majorly preponderantly generally broadly overall basal radical

Synonyms by register

Formal

primarily chiefly principally predominantly

Informal

mostly mostly for the most part generally

Literary

foremost chiefly

Antonyms

partly partially somewhat slightly incompletely minorly

Common collocations

  • mainly responsible
  • mainly concerned
  • mainly due to
  • mainly consists of
  • mainly focused on
  • mainly about
  • mainly in

Word family

adverb mainly

Usage note

Mainly is an adverb used to indicate that something is primarily or chiefly true. It is generally interchangeable with 'mostly' in most contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Mainly I eat fruits and vegetables for breakfast.
  2. She mainly watches comedies on TV.
  3. The concert was mainly attended by teenagers.
  4. He mainly uses his laptop for work.
  5. The store mainly sells organic products.

Quotes

  • You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try. - Beverly Sills
  • If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything. - Malcolm X
  • All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney

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