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English adverb: in the main

1. in the main for the most part


SamplesHe is mainly interested in butterflies.


Synonymschiefly, mainly, primarily, principally

2. in the main without distinction of one from others


SamplesHe is interested in snakes in general.


Synonymsgenerally, in general


Antonymsspecifically









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