main

[meyn] / meɪn /

ADJECTIVE

principal, predominant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

central essential fundamental leading major particular preeminent primary prime special vital

STRONG

capital cardinal chief head necessary premier star

WEAK

controlling critical crucial foremost outstanding paramount prevailing stellar supreme

Antonyms

STRONGEST

auxiliary common inessential inferior minor ordinary secondary subordinate trivial unimportant usual

STRONG

unnecessary

WEAK

extra insignificant nonessential

ADJECTIVE

absolute, utter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

entire

STRONG

brute mere simple utmost

WEAK

direct downright only pure sheer undisguised

Antonyms

WEAK

auxiliary extra inessential insignificant minor nonessential secondary subordinate unimportant unnecessary

NOUN

pipe for system

Synonyms

STRONG

cable channel conduit duct line trough trunk

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The city's main market bustled on Friday afternoon as shoppers jostled through heavy traffic.

From Barron's

Here are the main talking points from an enthralling second round of the Six Nations.

From BBC

The main theme appears to be consolidation, Commerzbank Research analysts say in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal

"A lot has happened during this time. This is a celebration for all of Kazakhstan. And perhaps this was my main dream and goal in life -- to give my country such a celebration."

From Barron's

But his main target is to preserve Forest's Premier League status.

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