Word: Main

Pronunciation

/meɪn/

Definitions

• Adjective: Principal, most important, or essential. For example: “The main entrance to the building.”
• Noun: The principal or most significant part of something. For example: “The main course of the meal was a roasted turkey.”
• Noun (also ‘Main Street’): A central or principal street in a town or city, especially one that is wide and/or has many shops and businesses. For example: “The parade will march down Main Street.”

Phrases

• “The main event”: The most important or exciting activity in a series of events. Example: “The boxing match was the main event of the evening.”
• “Off the main drag”: Away from the main or busy streets. Example: “We found a quiet café off the main drag.”
• “Main course”: The primary or heaviest dish served during a meal, usually following appetizers and before dessert. Example: “She prepared a delicious chicken dish as the main course.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The main reason for his success is his dedication to hard work.”
• Noun: “The main objective of the project is to increase efficiency.”
• Noun (Main Street): “The old cinema was located on Main Street where all the action happened.”

Synonyms

• Chief
• Principal
• Leading
• Prime
• Central
• Primary
• Foremost
• Main artery (when referring to roads/streets)