in the main

Idioms  

1. For the most part, chiefly, as in It was an excellent conference in the main. [First half of 1600s]

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Example Sentences

In a recent newsletter, the head teacher said temperatures in the main school building are comfortable at the moment so children do not need to wear extra layers for the time being.

From BBC

A Miss Universe reality show was even staged for that audience and the winner - a Dominican crowned Miss Universe Latina - is competing in the main pageant in Bangkok.

From BBC

At around 5 pounds empty, the bag would probably perform best with just a few items in the main, non-garment-bag compartment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tanzanian police have lifted a night-time curfew imposed since last Wednesday in the main city Dar es Salaam following deadly election protests, as life slowly returns to normal across the country.

From BBC

We were aggressive, and disciplined in the main.

From BBC

Related Words

• commonly
• consistently
• customarily
• frequently
• generally
• mostly
• naturally
• normally
• occasionally
• often
• ordinarily
• regularly
• routinely
• sometimes