Cool MateMeaning of Mainly
more than anything else; also used to talk about the most important reason for something
In simple words: mostly or for the most part
Mainly in a sentence
- She mainly works from home to achieve a better work-life balance.
- The concert mainly featured local artists, which was a nice surprise.
- He is mainly interested in science fiction novels, but he occasionally reads history.
- I mainly focus on my studies during the week, but I relax on weekends.
- The weather is mainly sunny, with only a few clouds in the sky.
How to use Mainly
Use 'mainly' in sentences to indicate the primary focus or majority aspect. It fits well in formal and informal contexts but avoid it in casual speech where shorter alternatives may suffice.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'main' like the main event; 'mainly' shows what the focus is.
Related words
Collocations with Mainly
- mainly for
- mainly because
- mainly concerned
- mainly composed
- mainly focused
Synonyms for Mainly
- chiefly, primarily
Opposites of Mainly
Common mistakes with Mainly
- Using 'mainly' instead of 'main' as an adjective
- Confusing 'mainly' with 'mainly' as a conjunction
- Placing 'mainly' at the beginning of the sentence incorrectly
Mainly appears in
Mainly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بشكل رئيسي
في الغالب أو في معظم الأحيان
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রধানত
বেশিরভাগ বা বেশিরভাগ ক্ষেত্রে
- GermanDeutsch
Hauptsächlich
meistens oder größtenteils
- SpanishEspañol
Principalmente
principalmente o en su mayor parte
- Persianفارسی
عمدتاً
اکثراً یا به طور عمده
- FrenchFrançais
Principalement
la plupart du temps ou en grande partie
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुख्य रूप से
ज़्यादातर या अधिकतर
- ItalianItaliano
Principalmente
per lo più o per la maggior parte
- PortuguesePortuguês
Principalmente
na maioria das vezes ou na maior parte
- RussianРусский
В основном
в основном или по большей части
- Urduاردو
بیشتر
زیادہ تر یا زیادہ تر
- Chinese中文
主要
大部分或主要是
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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
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total and complete
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used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Mainly
What does Mainly mean?
mostly or for the most part
What is the definition of Mainly?
more than anything else; also used to talk about the most important reason for something
How do you use Mainly in a sentence?
She mainly works from home to achieve a better work-life balance.
Can you give another example of Mainly?
The concert mainly featured local artists, which was a nice surprise.
What are synonyms for Mainly?
Common alternatives include chiefly, primarily.
What is the opposite of Mainly?
Opposite meanings include rarely, seldom, occasionally.
What words go with Mainly?
It commonly pairs with mainly for, mainly because, mainly concerned, mainly composed, mainly focused.
What are common mistakes when using Mainly?
Using 'mainly' instead of 'main' as an adjective Confusing 'mainly' with 'mainly' as a conjunction Placing 'mainly' at the beginning of the sentence incorrectly
How do you pronounce Mainly?
US: /["/ˈmeɪnli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmeɪnli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Mainly?
Use 'mainly' in sentences to indicate the primary focus or majority aspect. It fits well in formal and informal contexts but avoid it in casual speech where shorter alternatives may suffice.
What CEFR level is Mainly?
"Mainly" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.