main

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 1.1 Homophones 2 Adjective 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words 3 Noun

[change] Pronunciation

• enPR: mān
• IPA: /meɪn/
• SAMPA: /meIn/
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[change] Homophones

• mane
• Maine

[change] Adjective

Positive main

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (usually before the noun) The main thing is the most important or biggest one.

   They turned off the main road and saw a small house.

   There are many problems, but the main one is money.

   what was the main reason for war in Europe in 1914?

[change] Synonyms

• chief
• key

[change] Antonyms

• minor

[change] Related words

• mainly

[change] Noun

Singular main

Plural mains

1. (countable) A main is a large pipe or wire that carries gas, water, electricity, etc.

   A break in a water main has closed the road.