Forklaringsordbok
Engelsk

Main

meɪn
Ekstremt Vanlig
400 - 500
400 - 500
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.

Main -

Most important or primary

Eksempel: The main reason for his success is hard work.
Bruk: formalKontekst: academic or professional settings
Merk: This is the most common meaning of 'main', referring to something of primary importance or significance.

Principal or chief in size or extent

Eksempel: The main street in the town is lined with shops.
Bruk: neutralKontekst: describing physical locations or structures
Merk: Used to indicate the primary or central part of something, often in reference to physical objects or places.

Largest in number or amount

Eksempel: The main course at the dinner was delicious.
Bruk: neutralKontekst: discussing meals or events
Merk: Can refer to the primary dish in a meal or the most significant part of an event.

Synonymer for Main

primary

Primary means first in order or importance, serving as the main or principal element.
Eksempel: The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the budget.
Merk: Primary is often used to emphasize the most important or fundamental aspect of something.

principal

Principal refers to the main or most important person, thing, or reason.
Eksempel: The principal reason for the delay was the traffic jam.
Merk: Principal is commonly used in formal contexts, such as in academic or business settings.

chief

Chief denotes the most important or influential in a particular context.
Eksempel: The chief concern of the community is the lack of access to healthcare.
Merk: Chief is often used in a hierarchical or organizational sense to indicate the highest-ranking or most significant position.

foremost

Foremost means leading or most prominent in a particular quality or aspect.
Eksempel: She is considered one of the foremost experts in the field of neuroscience.
Merk: Foremost is used to highlight being at the forefront or top position in a specific area.

Mains uttrykk og vanlige setninger

Main course

Refers to the primary or central dish in a meal, typically following an appetizer.
Eksempel: I'll have the steak as my main course, please.
Merk: Main course specifically refers to the primary dish in a multi-course meal, distinct from the general concept of 'main'.

Mainstream

Refers to ideas, products, or services that are considered conventional or popular.
Eksempel: The band's music has become more mainstream in recent years.
Merk: Mainstream describes what is widely accepted or popular within a particular context, not just a primary item.

Mainstream media

Refers to traditional media sources that reach a large audience, such as newspapers, TV, and radio.
Eksempel: The story was covered by all the major mainstream media outlets.
Merk: Mainstream media specifically refers to established, widely accessed media outlets, not just any primary media sources.

Main character

Refers to the central or primary character in a story, movie, or other narrative.
Eksempel: Harry Potter is the main character in the series of books by J.K. Rowling.
Merk: Main character pertains to the central figure in a narrative, distinguishing it from other characters.

Main point

Refers to the most important or central idea or argument in a discussion or presentation.
Eksempel: Let me summarize the main points of the presentation for you.
Merk: Main point highlights the crucial aspect of a topic, not just any primary aspect.

Main event

Refers to the featured or most important part of an event, often in entertainment or sports.
Eksempel: The main event of the evening will be a championship boxing match.
Merk: Main event signifies the highlighted or central attraction of an event, not just the primary event.

Main ingredient

Refers to the primary component or element in a mixture or recipe.
Eksempel: The main ingredient in this recipe is fresh basil.
Merk: Main ingredient specifies the crucial component of a mixture, not just any primary component.

Mains hverdags (slang) uttrykk

Main squeeze

Refers to one's significant other or romantic partner.
Eksempel: I'm going out with my main squeeze tonight.
Merk: The original word 'main' refers to something primary or chief, while 'main squeeze' is a slang term for a romantic partner.

Main man

Refers to someone who is a person's most trusted or important associate or friend.
Eksempel: He's my main man when it comes to fixing things around the house.
Merk: While 'main' can refer to something principal or chief, 'main man' emphasizes the importance and trustworthiness of the person.

Main drag

Refers to the main street or central area of a town where most commercial activities occur.
Eksempel: The main drag in this town is where all the shops and restaurants are located.
Merk: The slang term 'main drag' specifically refers to a central commercial area, while 'main' alone can refer to something primary or principal.

Main source

Refers to the primary or most reliable source of something.
Eksempel: She's my main source of information about current events.
Merk: While 'main' can mean primary or chief, 'main source' emphasizes the reliability and importance of the source being referred to.

Main vein

Refers to a major road or route that serves as a primary artery for transportation.
Eksempel: This road is the main vein that connects the entire city.
Merk: The phrase 'main vein' is a metaphorical extension of 'main' to describe a crucial route or pathway, emphasizing its importance as a main artery for travel.

Main - Eksempler

Main character
The main reason
He is the main boss

Mains grammatikk

Main - Adjektiv (Adjective) / Adjektiv (Adjective)
Oppslagsord: main
Bøyinger
Adjektiv (Adjective): main
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): mains
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): main
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
main inneholder 1 stavelser: main
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈmān
main , ˈmān (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Main - Betydning og bruksfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.
main: 400 - 500 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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