main
main
Meaning of main
most important or primary
am wichtigsten; vorrangig, grundlegend
Pronunciation
main with German translation
main usage examples
The main street is closed because of roadwork.
Die Hauptstraße ist wegen Bauarbeiten gesperrt.
Take the main street to the station.
Nimm die Hauptstraße zum Bahnhof.
main synonyms
What's the difference between main, chief, primary, key, major, principal, and central
Main; a bit more formal, often about a reason or a person.
ENLack of sleep was the chief cause of the accident.
ENOur primary goal is to keep customers happy.
Very important; not necessarily the only main one.
ENTrust is a key part of any friendship.
Large or important; not necessarily the most important.
ENTraffic is a major problem in this city.
Advanced: broader words
Formal word for main or most important.
ENThe principal reason for the delay was bad weather.
Most important, at the centre: a central idea.
ENFamily is a central theme of the film.
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Questions about this word
main meaning: what does it mean?
most important or primary
main pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
main is pronounced as /meɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
main definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die Hauptstraße ist wegen Bauarbeiten gesperrt. Translation: The main street is closed because of roadwork.
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