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- [meyn-lahyn, -lahyn]
- /ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn, -ˈlaɪn/
- /ˈmeɪn.laɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meyn-lahyn, -lahyn]
- /ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn, -ˈlaɪn/
Definitions of mainline word
- verb without object mainline to inject a narcotic, especially heroin, directly into a vein. 1
- verb without object mainline to use or enjoy something without restriction: to mainline on TV movies. 1
- verb with object mainline to inject (a narcotic, especially heroin) directly into a vein. 1
- verb with object mainline to use, enjoy, or imbibe (something) without restriction: mainlining coffee all day long. 1
- adjective mainline having a principal, established, or widely accepted position; major; mainstream: the membership of mainline churches. 1
- noun mainline Normal, principal or standard. 1
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Origin of mainline
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
1935-40, Americanism; v., adj. use of main line
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Parts of speech for Mainline
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mainline popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.
mainline usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mainline
verb mainline
- vaccinate — to inoculate with the vaccine of cowpox so as to render the subject immune to smallpox.
- shoot — to hit, wound, damage, kill, or destroy with a missile discharged from a weapon.
- inoculate — to implant (a disease agent or antigen) in a person, animal, or plant to produce a disease for study or to stimulate disease resistance.
- jab — a poke with the end or point of something; a sharp, quick thrust.
adj mainline
- prime — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- major — Clarence, born 1936, U.S. novelist and poet.
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
- preeminent — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
adjective mainline
- principal — first or highest in rank, importance, value, etc.; chief; foremost.
- core — The core of a fruit is the central part of it. It contains seeds or pips.
- focal — of or relating to a focus.
- central — Something that is central is in the middle of a place or area.
- essential — Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Antonyms for mainline
verb mainline
- take out — the act of taking.
adj mainline
- lesser — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
adjective mainline
- peripheral — pertaining to, situated in, or constituting the periphery: peripheral resistance on the outskirts of the battle area.
- extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.
Top questions with mainline
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