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main

Definition for main

adjective as in principal, predominant

adjective as in absolute, utter

Strongest match

entire

Strong matches

brute, mere, simple, utmost

noun as in pipe for system

Strong matches

cable, channel, conduit, duct, line, trough, trunk

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Example Sentences

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During the task, participants listened to a main speaker's voice while two other voices spoke simultaneously in the background.

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Here are the main takeaways from the National Association of Realtors’ report released Wednesday:

“This is a golden age,” he said, echoing the main theme from his January inauguration speech.

On Tuesday, the body which represents Northern Ireland's main teaching unions criticised Givan for visiting Israel amid international condemnation of its actions in Gaza.

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In a joint statement, they said: "Our main concern is the impact this proposal will have on community cohesion given the scale of the proposals as they currently stand."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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