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main

The correct spelling is main.

How to pronounce main

/meɪn/
verb

IPA: /meɪn/

Say it like: May-n

The correct spelling is main. Short for mainline. For example: "He mains the same character as me in that game."

Usage Examples

He mains the same character as me in that game.

main timbers  main branch of a river  main body of an army

I had scampi and chips for my main and a slice of cheesecake for dessert.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.Short for mainline.
  2. 2.To mainly play a specific character, or side, during a game.
  3. 3.Of a road: to convert into a main or primary road.

adjective

  1. 1.Of chief or leading importance; prime, principal.
  2. 2.Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
  3. 3.(of force, strength, etc.) Full, sheer, undivided.
  4. 4.Big; angry.
  5. 5.Belonging to or connected with the principal mast in a vessel.

adverb

  1. 1.Exceedingly, extremely, greatly, mightily, very, very much.

noun

  1. 1.That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.
  2. 2.A large cable or pipe providing utility service to an area or a building, such as a water main or electric main.
  3. 3.Short for main course.
  4. 4.The high seas.
  5. 5.The mainland.

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