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mainly

[meyn-lee]

adverb

  1. 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.

  2. Obsolete.greatly; mightily; abundantly.



mainly

/ ˈɪԱɪ /

adverb

  1. for the most part; to the greatest extent; principally

  2. obsoletestrongly; very much

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mainly1

First recorded in 1225–75, mainly is from the Middle English word maynliche, maynly. See main 1, -ly
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Approximately 99% of shoes sold in the US are imported, mainly from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

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In my recent conversation with Fishkin, I focused mainly on his results rather than on the underlying academic arguments — which are addressed at length in his book.

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It was mainly square dancing, but we also learned to waltz, polka, schottische and foxtrot.

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The opening episodes offer a primer in autism, conducted mainly by Patience’s godfather, retired Det.

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The comic often made his lifestyle the punchline, mainly taking aim at his own weight and Mexican identity.

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