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main

US /meɪn/

adjective Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

most important element

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The main entrance of the building is closed for repairs today.

Word Family

NounNoun
main gốc
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
main gốc
AdverbAdv

Synonyms

  • primarya preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
  • principalthe original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
  • chiefa person who is in charge

Collocations

  • Easy main entrance
    describing main entrance (any very large body of (salt) water)
  • Medium main topic of discussion
    describing main topic of discussion (any very large body of (salt) water)
  • Hard main driver of quarterly earnings
    describing main driver of quarterly earnings (any very large body of (salt) water)
  • Very Hard in the main, findings confirm hypotheses
    indicating a state, position, or relationship within the main, findings confirm hypotheses

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