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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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The source of this mysterious light has remained uncertain, leaving two main possibilities: it could stem from the collision of dark matter particles or from rapidly spinning neutron stars known as millisecond pulsars.

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Tropical Storm Fengshen killed a family of five Sunday as it ploughed across the Philippines' main island Luzon, police and disaster officials said.

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Most were based at its main office - a former casino in Leith, Edinburgh - but the company also had studios in Budapest and in the French city of Montpellier.

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Verstappen, who started on pole, took full advantage to move within 55 points of Piastri in the standings ahead of Sunday's main race in Austin.

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DSI London has been the main supplier of costumes for Strictly Come Dancing in its last three series.

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

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