mainly

adverb B1 Neutral

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Meaning

"Mainly" means mostly or for the most part.

💡 A common mistake is using "mainly" when you mean "main" (which is an adjective).

Example Sentences

Do you mainly study in the morning or at night ?

I mainly eat vegetables to stay healthy every day .

I mainly watch movies on weekends to relax .

She is not mainly interested in sports but in music .

Word in Context

I go to the small cafe every morning . The cafe is mainly quiet , so I can read . I usually order tea and sit near the window , where I can watch people passing by . If I stay longer , I might write a few lines in my notebook .

Common Phrases

mainly used for mainly because of mainly in

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