Word: Mainly

Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪnli/

Definitions

• Adverb: Predominantly; mostly; primarily; for the most part. It is used to indicate that something is the chief or principal element, factor, or cause.

Example sentence: The project’s success was mainly due to the team’s hard work.

Phrases

• Mainly because: Indicates the primary reason behind something. Example: “I chose this university mainly because of its excellent academic reputation.”
• Mainly consist of: Implies that something is primarily made up of certain elements. Example: “Her diet mainly consists of fruits and vegetables.”
• For the most part/mainly: Both expressions mean largely or predominantly. Example: “For the most part/mainly, the conference attendees were from Europe.”

Example Sentences

• She spends her free time mainly reading and painting.
• Rainfall in this region is mainly during the monsoon season.
• His income mainly comes from his investments.

Synonyms

• Primarily
• Chiefly
• Predominantly
• Largely
• Essentially
• Mostly
• For the most part
• In the main