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Definition of "mainly" []

  • For the most part; chiefly. (adverb)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "mainly" in a sentence
  • "He wants a rematch to reclaim his title mainly for the big payday it would bring—and he wants this, by every evidence, only in order to pay for his daughters' schooling, to keep the family cars from being repossessed, for his wife's peace of mind while she pursues a medical career."
  • "The “International” part of the title mainly refers to the very welcome inclusion of the original Japanese language track, as well as a minor but still appreciated option to change the HUD to its original design, which features stylish anime portraits."
  • "Azawad, a name mainly used by Tuareg nationalists, refers to the Tuareg-speaking zone covering northern Mali, northern Niger, and southern Algeria."