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• Bezeichnet etwas, das am wichtigsten, größten oder einflussreichsten ist. Es beschreibt die zentrale oder führende Sache, Person oder Rolle.

Describes something that is the most important or largest in size, extent, or influence.

1. Most important or primaryA2formal

   Being the most significant, important, or largest in size, extent, or influence.

   Haupt-

   • The main reason for the delay was the weather.
   • Our main goal is to improve customer satisfaction.
   • The main entrance is located on the north side of the building.

   Synonymecentralchiefforemostkeyleadingmajorprimaryprimeprincipal

   Antonymeancillaryauxiliaryincidentalinsignificantleastminorperipheralsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

2. Principal or chiefA2formal

   Being the most important or central element of a group or system.

   Haupt-

   • The main character in the novel is a young detective.
   • The main course of the dinner was roast chicken.
   • The main road through the town is closed for repairs.

   Synonymecentralchiefcoreforemostkeyleadingparamountpredominantpreeminentprimaryprimeprincipal

   Antonymeancillaryauxiliaryminorperipheralsecondarysubordinate

• Substantiv, das die Hauptleitung, das Hauptkabel oder den Hauptkanal in einem Versorgungsnetz für Wasser, Gas, Strom oder Abwasser bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a principal pipe, cable, or channel in a system for distributing water, gas, electricity, or sewage.

1. Primary pipe or cableB1formal

   The principal pipe or cable in a system for distributing water, gas, electricity, or sewage.

   Hauptleitung

   • The water main burst, flooding the street.
   • They are repairing the gas main in the neighborhood.
   • The electrical main supplies power to the entire building.

   Synonymeconduitlinepipepipelinetrunktrunk line

2. Chief or principal partB2formal

   The most important or central part of something.

   Hauptteil

   • The main of the argument is about budget cuts.
   • In the main, the project was a success.
   • The main of the story revolves around the hero's journey.

   Synonymebulkchiefcoreessenceheartprincipalstaple

   Antonymeadjunctauxiliaryminorsecondarysubordinatesupplement