Meaning of in the main in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    in the main

    Definitions

    1. for the most part

    Examples

    • « he is mainly interested in butterflies »
  2. 2. without distinction of one from others

    Examples

    • « he is interested in snakes in general »

    Antonyms

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