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phraseIf you say that something is true in the main, you mean that it is generally true, although there may be exceptions. Tourists are, in the main, sympathetic people. In the main, children are taboo in the workplace. Synonyms: on the whole, generally, mainly, mostly More Synonyms of in the main See full dictionary entry for mainin the main in British English or for the main on the whole; for the most part Examples of 'in the main' in a sentencein the main Chinese translation of 'in the main' - (= in general)
大体(體)上 (dàtǐshàng)
See main Nearby words ofin the main - in the light of
- in the London area
- in the long run
- in the main
- in the meantime
- in the Middle Ages
- in the middle of July
Definition on the whole In the main, children are taboo in the workplace. Additional synonymsDefinition generally For the most part, they try to keep out of local disputes. Synonyms mainly, largely, generally, chiefly, mostly, principally, on the whole, in the mainDefinition not specifically Ivan made a few mistakes but was generally happy with his form. Synonyms broadly, mainly, mostly, principally, on the whole, predominantly, in the main, for the most partDefinition generally In general, young people are less likely to vote in an election. Synonyms on the whole, largely, chiefly, mainly, mostly, principally, predominantly, in the main, for the most partNearby words ofin the main - in the interest(s) of
- in the light of something
- in the long run
- in the main
- in the making
- in the midst of
- in the mire
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