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All in the main synonyms

in the main
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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.
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