mainly

main-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    More than anything else; for the most part; chiefly.

  2. 2.

    To the greatest extent; primarily.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    mainly because — used to introduce the primary reason for something

Related words

Antonyms: marginally, partially, slightly
See also: chiefly, largely, mostly, primarily
Synonyms: chiefly, largely, mostly, predominantly, primarily, principally

Etymology

From Middle English, formed from main ("chief, principal") + -ly (adverbial suffix). The word main derives from Old English mægen ("strength, power").