Dictionary entryCEFR B1adjective

main

IPA pronunciation: /meɪn/

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Russian meaning

главный, основной

English definition

Most important or largest in size, amount, or degree.

Example

The main reason for the delay was the bad weather.

Collocations

main reason
main course
main character
main issue

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