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 meaning: most important chief, principalThe weather has in the main been quite good. [=has been quite good most of the time]

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

The main thing is the most important one of several similar things in a particular situation. ...one of the main tourist areas of Amsterdam. My main concern now is to protect the children. What are the main …

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.

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

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

Main definition: Most important; principal.

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

4 days ago · When you describe something as main, you mean it's the most important, well-known, or biggest of its kind. The main branch of the post office in a city is usually the largest and busiest.