Meaning of main In English

• 0 larger, more important, or having more influence than others of the same type:

  • The main thing is not to worry.

  • One of the main reasons I came to England was to study the language.

  • You'll find the main points of my proposal in the report.

  • Our main aim/objective is to improve the company's productivity.

  • The main problem is a lack of resources.

  • My main concern about moving to San Fransisco is the cost of housing.

• 1 a large pipe that carries water or gas, or a wire carrying electricity, from one place to another, to which a house can be connected:

  • a gas main

  • The severe cold caused a water main to burst and flood the street.

  • The house isn't on the mains.

  • They bought a house with no mains supply.

  • mains electricity

  • Switch off the electricity at the mains before starting work.

• 2 generally or mostly:

  • Her friends are teachers in the main.

• 3 most important or larger:

  • The main thing is to keep calm and don’t get angry.

  • The main social event of the summer was a dance and reception.

• 4 a large pipe that is part of the system carrying water or gas from one place to another:

  • A water main burst and flooded the street.

• 5 biggest or most important:

  • The report identified three main areas for improvement.

  • Please go to the reception desk at the main entrance.

  • British Airways, the company's main rival, had also seen an improvement .

  • the main problem/reason/objective