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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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