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- [uh-meyn]
- /əˈmeɪn/
- /ə.ˈmeɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-meyn]
- /əˈmeɪn/
Definitions of amain word
- adverb amain with great strength, speed, or haste 3
- adverb amain forcefully; vigorously 3
- adverb amain at or with great speed 3
- adverb amain hastily; suddenly 3
- adverb amain greatly 3
- adverb amain with full force. 1
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Origin of amain
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1530-40; a-1 + main1
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Parts of speech for Amain
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
amain usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amain
adv amain
- apace — If something develops or continues apace, it is developing or continuing quickly.
- immediately — without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once: Please telephone him immediately.
- increasingly — growing larger or greater; enlarging; augmenting.
- instantly — immediately; at once.
- speedily — characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.