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main

Meaning in simple English

US /meɪn/

main means: The most important, largest, or central one.

adjective

MOST IMPORTANTA2

The most important, largest, or central one.

  • What is the main problem?
  • The main entrance was locked.
  • She explained the main reasons for leaving.

Similar words: principal, chief, primary

Opposites: secondary

Common phrases: main reason, main road, main entrance

verb

PREFERRED GAME CHOICEC1

To usually choose a particular character, team, or piece of equipment when playing a video game.

  • I main the healer in this game.
  • She has mained that character for years.
  • Which champion do you main?

Common phrases: main a character, main someone, main this weapon

noun

SUPPLY PIPEB2

A large pipe or cable that carries water, gas, or electricity to buildings.

  • A water main burst last night.
  • Workers are replacing the gas main.
  • The damaged mains left several streets without water.

Similar words: supply pipe, supply cable

Common phrases: water main, gas main, electric main

PRIMARY GAME CHARACTERC1

The character you use most often in a video game.

  • My main is a healer.
  • She bought better equipment for her main.
  • Do you have several characters or just one main?

Similar words: primary character

Common phrases: my main, level my main, choose a main

PRIMARY ACCOUNTC1

Your most important or most frequently used online account.

  • I posted the photo on my main.
  • His main was banned yesterday.
  • She uses a backup account when her main is unavailable.

Similar words: primary account

Common phrases: my main, post on main, use my main

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