Synonyms:
chief(a), main(a), primary(a), principal(a), master(a)
Meaning: most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets"; "the master bedroom"; "a master switch"
Usage examples
"That's the main fuel pump.
Then he joined the main road.
But the main plan is magnificent.
"You can't leave by the main road.
Why can't you stick to the main point?"
This morning the main loads were fodder.
"A la main left." All stood to attention.
Going along the passage they issued into the main yard.
J. Pinkney Bloom walked down Cold Branch's main street.
My route called me up a little draw from the main stream.