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MAIN

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb, adverb)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Main.

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Main - as an adjective

(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence

Example: "The main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
independent15

Main - as a noun

Any very large body of (salt) water

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
briny10

A principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pipage11pipe8piping11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Main - as an adjective satellite

Most important element

Example: "The chief aim of living"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chief13master8primary14principal15

Of force; of the greatest possible intensity

Example: "By main strength"

Main - as a verb

Short for mainline.

To mainly play a specific character, or side, during a game.

Example: "He mains the same character as me in that game."

Of a road: to convert into a main or primary road.

Main - as an adverb

Exceedingly, extremely, greatly, mightily, very, very much.

Example Sentences

"The main of the story is about a young girl's adventure."
"The restaurant's main is a juicy steak with mashed potatoes."
"The main of the play is a thrilling murder mystery."
"The company's main is to provide affordable housing to low-income families."
"The main of the painting is a serene landscape."
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Word Game Points

Is MAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, main is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is MAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, main is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is MAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, main is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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