Word MAINLY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

mainly

🇺🇸 [ˈmeɪnli]

Meanings

Used to describe something that is primarily or chiefly the case. Mainly indicates that the larger portion or focus of something is concentrated on one aspect.

Examples

• The students were mainly focused on their studies.
• She is mainly interested in science and technology.
• The weather in the area is mainly sunny throughout the year.

Synonyms

primarily • chiefly • mostly

Antonyms

partially • secondarily • incidentally