in the main

Idioms and Phrases

For the most part, chiefly, as in It was an excellent conference in the main . [First half of 1600s]

Example Sentences

Only the concerts in the main hall offered comfort.

From Los Angeles Times

France, Belgium and the Netherlands all have large Muslim populations of North African origin and they live beside far smaller Jewish populations, who in the main identify strongly with Israel.

From BBC

But rather than staying in the main castle, the King and Queen Camilla prefer to stay at the neighbouring Birkhall estate which was once the favourite residence of the Queen Mother.

From BBC

Jones, a graduate of New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, got his start at Upright Citizens Brigade, where he was in the main cast of “Asssscat,” one of the improv house’s signature shows.

From Los Angeles Times

Kartal won three rounds of qualifying to earn a place in the main draw - the first time without a wildcard - and maintained momentum to reach the last 32.

From BBC

Related Words

• commonly
• consistently
• customarily
• frequently
• generally
• mostly
• naturally
• normally
• occasionally
• often
• ordinarily
• regularly
• routinely
• sometimes