The meaning of MAIN is physical strength : force —used in the phrase with might and main. How to use main in a sentence.

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Main definition: chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading.. See examples of MAIN used in a sentence.

the principal or most important part or point usually in the phrase in the main, mostly, chiefly

The main thing is to keep calm and don’t get angry. The main social event of the summer was a dance and reception.

main (meɪn) adj (prenominal) 1. chief or principal in rank, importance, size, etc 2. sheer or utmost (esp in the phrase by main force)

Main definition: Most important; principal.

Definition of main adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

physical strength, power, or force: to struggle with might and main. the chief or principal part or point: The main of their investments was lost during the war.

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