mainly

/ˈmeɪnli/

adverb

Forcefully, vigorously.

Examples :

"The children mainly pushed their way to the front of the line. "

adverb

Of the production of a sound: loudly, powerfully.

Examples :

"The singer sang the song mainly loudly and powerfully. "

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adverb

To a great degree; very much.

Examples :

"The students were mainly focused on the upcoming test. "

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adverb

Chiefly; for the most part.

Examples :

"The student studied mainly for the history test; he only spent a little time on math. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"The children mainly pushed their way to the front of the line. "

Examples :

"The singer sang the song mainly loudly and powerfully. "

Examples :

"The students were mainly focused on the upcoming test. "

Examples :

"The student studied mainly for the history test; he only spent a little time on math. "

Related Words

students noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

history noun

The aggregate of past events.

chiefly adjective

Of or relating to a chief

studied adjective

Practiced; self-conscious; careful.

powerfully adverb

In a powerful manner.

forcefully adverb

With either physical of coercive force; in a forceful manner; vigorously; powerfully.

children noun

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

student noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

upcoming noun

The act of coming up.

vigorously adverb

With intense energy, force or vigor

focused verb

(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

production noun

The act of producing, making or creating something.