Definition
mainly: principally, mostly, especially, in particular
I watch foreign films mainly. I really like them and I watch them more than any other kind of film.
- "Penelope : ...but mainly about books."
- "It's a fine city to do business in, and besides, I was told that Melbourne was mainly a cultural center."
- "The slower growth this quarter is mainly due to new hirings."
- "Mick : There are a few, but it's mainly sharks out there, mate."
- "Wang Industries is the Shanghai-based parent company for a number of successful Chinese operations, mainly industrial companies, though Wang is diversifying his holdings rapidly."
- "The record turnover is mainly due to an aggressive discount policy implemented by Delavigne's Head of Sales, Philip Cheeter."
- "Day 13 : Horatio has constructed a small tent near the ovens, comprised mainly of asparagus and T-Bone steaks."
- "We are hoping this initiative will save time and avoid hurt feelings (mainly my own)."
- "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain"
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