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• Описывает что-то, что является самым важным или наибольшим по размеру, масштабу или влиянию.

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.

   Главный

   • 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.

   Синонимыcentralchiefforemostkeyleadingmajorprimaryprimeprincipal

   Антонимыancillaryauxiliaryincidentalinsignificantleastminorperipheralsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

2. Principal or chiefA2formal

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

   Главный

   • 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.

   Синонимыcentralchiefcoreforemostkeyleadingparamountpredominantpreeminentprimaryprimeprincipal

   Антонимыancillaryauxiliaryminorperipheralsecondarysubordinate

• Существительное, обозначающее основную трубу, кабель или канал в системе распределения воды, газа, электричества или канализации.

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.

   Магистраль

   • 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.

   Синонимыconduitlinepipepipelinetrunktrunk line

2. Chief or principal partB2formal

   The most important or central part of something.

   Основная часть

   • 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.

   Синонимыbulkchiefcoreessenceheartprincipalstaple

   Антонимыadjunctauxiliaryminorsecondarysubordinatesupplement