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adjective(main)
(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
Synonyms: independent,
Examples:
The main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb.
main
noun(main)
any very large body of (salt) water
Synonyms: briny,
main
adjective(main)
most important element
Synonyms: chief, master, primary, principal,
Examples:
The main doors were of solid glass.
main
noun(main)
a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
main
adjective(main)
of force; of the greatest possible intensity
Examples:
By main strength.

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