All in the main synonyms
in the main
I i adv in the main
- for the most part β a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- for the most part β a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- mostly β for the most part; in the main: The work is mostly done.
- largely β to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect.
- principally β chiefly; mainly.
- predominantly β having ascendancy, power, authority, or influence over others; preeminent.
- particularly β in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially: He read it with particularly great interest.
- notably β worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.
- basically β You use basically for emphasis when you are stating an opinion, or when you are making an important statement about something.
- importantly β of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- considerably β to a noteworthy or marked extent; much; noticeably; substantially; amply.
- heavily β with a great weight or burden: a heavily loaded wagon.
- really β in reality; actually: to see things as they really are.
- regularly β at regular times or intervals.
- customarily β according to custom; usually
- routinely β a customary or regular course of procedure.
- sometimes β on some occasions; at times; now and then.
- ordinarily β most of the time; generally; usually: Ordinarily he wakes at seven.
- commonly β usually; ordinarily
- consistently β agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory: His views and actions are consistent.
- occasionally β at times; from time to time; now and then.
- frequently β often; many times; at short intervals.
- normally β in a normal or regular way: The wound is healing normally.
- often β many times; frequently: He visits his parents as often as he can.
- typically β of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- mainly β chiefly; principally; for the most part; in the main; to the greatest extent: Our success was due mainly to your efforts. The audience consisted mainly of students.
- primarily β essentially; mostly; chiefly; principally: They live primarily from farming.
- chiefly β You use chiefly to indicate that a particular reason, emotion, method, or feature is the main or most important one.
- above all β You say above all to indicate that the thing you are mentioning is the most important point.
- overall β overalls, (used with a plural verb) loose, sturdy trousers, usually with a bib or biblike piece to which shoulder straps are attached, originally worn over other trousers to protect them, as by factory workers or farmers. long waterproof leggings.
- usually β habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- in general β of or relating to all persons or things belonging to a group or category: a general meeting of the employees.
- in the first place β firstly
- on the whole β comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
- generally β usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
- substantially β of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
- first and foremost β primarily
- fundamentally β serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
- materially β to an important degree; considerably: Their endorsement didn't help materially.
- peculiarly β strange; queer; odd: peculiar happenings.
- preeminently β eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- universally β in a universal manner; in every instance or place; without exception.
- cardinally β of prime importance; chief; principal: of cardinal significance.
- dominantly β ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
- first of all β to start with
- for the most part β a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- prevailing β predominant: prevailing winds.
- prevalently β widespread; of wide extent or occurrence; in general use or acceptance.
- superlatively β of the highest kind, quality, or order; surpassing all else or others; supreme; extreme: superlative wisdom.
- supremely β highest in rank or authority; paramount; sovereign; chief.