main

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/meɪn/]

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1. main (noun) — sense 1

Definition: That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.

Example: Antiochus […] thought it a proper time for him to attempt the recovery of Syria; and Hermias his prime Miniſter preſſed hard for his going in perſon to this war, contrary to the Opinion of Epigenes his General; who thought it chiefly concerned him to ſuppreſs the Rebellion of Alexander and Molon in the East; and therefore adviſed him to march immediately in perſon with the main of his Army for the ſubduing of thoſe Rebels, before they ſhould gather greater ſtrength in the revolted Provinces againſt him.

2. main (noun) — sense 2

Definition: That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.: The primary character that one plays in a video game in which one can play more than one character.

Example: My WoW main has reached level cap and I’m on my way getting my first alt there as well.

3. main (noun) — sense 3

Definition: That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.: A main account.

Example: His main got banned after his last post.

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