in the main

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Adverbial in the main has 2 senses

chiefly, principally, primarily, mainly, in the main - for the most part; "he is mainly interested in butterflies"
generally, in general, in the main - without distinction of one from others; "he is interested in snakes in general"

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in the main

"In the main" is an idiomatic expression used to imply the general or overall situation, condition, or characteristic of something. It can indicate the primary or prevailing aspect without considering specific exceptions or minor details. This phrase can be used to describe a typical or representative example of something.

Sample sentences:

1. Adverb (General Usage):

- The climate in the main is quite moderate, although there are occasional extreme weather events.

- In the main, their team played exceptionally well throughout the tournament.

- She is, in the main, a reliable and trustworthy coworker.

2. Adjective (Related to popularity):

- The in the main attractions of the city include its beautiful landmarks and famous museums.

- Our in-the-main customers are satisfied with the quality of our products.

- The in-the-main restaurants in this area offer a wide variety of cuisines.

3. Adjective (Related to locality):

- This shop mainly sells local handicrafts and souvenirs, but it also offers a few imported items.

- The in-the-main language spoken in the region is Spanish, but there is also a significant minority who speak Italian.

- They provide in-the-main news coverage that focuses on local events and issues.