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View usage for: (meɪnli) 1. adverb [ADVERB with verb]You use mainly when mentioning the main reason or thing involved in something. He did not want to take up a competitive sport, mainly because he did not have anyoneto play with. The birds live mainly on nectar. Synonyms: chiefly, mostly, largely, generally More Synonyms of mainly 2. adverbYou use mainly when you are referring to a group and stating something that is true of most of it. The African half of the audience was mainly from Senegal or Mali. The spacious main bedroom is mainly blue. mainly in British English (ˈmeɪnlɪ) adverb1. for the most part; to the greatest extent; principally 2. obsolete strongly; very much mainly in American English (ˈmeɪnli) adverb chiefly; principally; in the main Examples of 'mainly' in a sentencemainly British English: mainly / ˈmeɪnlɪ/ ADVERB You use mainly to say that a statement is true in most cases or to a large extent. The staff were mainly foreign. - American English: mainly
- Arabic: إِلَىَ حَدٍ كَبِيرٍ
- Brazilian Portuguese: principalmente
- Chinese: 大体上
- Croatian: uglavnom
- Czech: hlavně
- Danish: hovedsaglig
- Dutch: voornamelijk
- European Spanish: principalmente
- Finnish: lähinnä
- French: principalement
- German: hauptsächlich
- Greek: κυρίως
- Italian: principalmente
- Japanese: 主に
- Korean: 주로
- Norwegian: hovedsakelig
- Polish: głównie
- European Portuguese: principalmente
- Romanian: în principal
- Russian: главным образом
- Latin American Spanish: principalmente
- Swedish: huvudsakligen
- Thai: โดยส่วนใหญ่
- Turkish: başlıca
- Ukrainian: головним чином
- Vietnamese: chủ yếu
Definition of 'mainly'Chinese translation of 'mainly'Definition for the most part The birds live mainly on nectar. Synonyms most of all first and foremost to the greatest extent Additional synonymsDefinition most of all Above all, chairs should be comfortable. Synonyms most of all, chiefly, mainly, especially, essentially, basically, principally, primarily, in the first place, first of all, at the end of the day (informal), predominantly, most importantly, in essence, firstly and foremost, at bottom, when all is said and done (informal), before everything, beyond everything, elementally Definition 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 partAdditional synonymsDefinition 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 partDefinition on the whole In the main, children are taboo in the workplace. Synonyms on the whole, generally, mainly, mostly, in general, for the most partDefinition principally I largely work with people who are already motivated. Synonyms mainly, generally, chiefly, widely, mostly, principally, primarily, considerably, predominantly, extensively, by and large, as a rule, to a large extent, to a great extent Definition almost entirely I am working with mostly highly motivated people. Synonyms mainly, largely, chiefly, principally, primarily, above all, on the whole, predominantly, for the most part, almost entirely Definition in general On the whole, people are travelling for pleasure much more these days. Synonyms generally, in general, for the most part, as a rule, chiefly, mainly, mostly, principally, on average, predominantly, in the main, to a large extent, as a general rule, generally speaking The landscape has remained predominantly rural in appearance. Synonyms mainly, largely, chiefly, mostly, generally, principally, primarily, on the whole, in the main, for the most part, to a great extent, preponderantly Definition chiefly or mainly Public order is primarily an urban problem. Synonyms chiefly, largely, generally, mainly, especially, essentially, mostly, basically, principally, fundamentally, above all, on the whole, for the most partThis is principally because the major export markets are slowing. Synonyms mainly, largely, chiefly, especially, particularly, mostly, primarily, above all, predominantly, in the main, for the most part, first and foremost He checked the details given and found them substantially correct. Synonyms essentially, largely, mainly, materially, in the main, in essence, to a large extent, in substance, in essentials The best information about hotels usually comes from friends. Synonyms normally, generally, mainly, commonly, regularly, mostly, routinely, on the whole, in the main, for the most part, by and large, most often, ordinarily, as a rule, habitually, as is usual, as is the custom, USU |