prep_phrase
Meaning 1
Principally; on the whole; for the most part.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
in the main
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adverb
Meaning 2
without distinction of one from others
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he is interested in snakes in general
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: generally, in general
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
Meaning 3
for the most part
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he is mainly interested in butterflies
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: chiefly, principally, primarily, mainly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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