How to Use "Main" with Example Sentences

main (adj): important; central

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Used with nouns:

"This is the main part of the show."
(part, character, act)

"What is the main difference between us?"
(difference)

"What is the main idea of your paragraph?"
(idea, topic, subject, purpose)

"There are a few main ingredients."
(ingredients, goals, attractions, things)

"Where is the main exit?"
(exit, event)

"She made the main dish."
(dish, course)

"Follow the main road."
(road, street)

"He is our main suspect."
(suspect, concern, responsibility)

"This is my main objective."
(objective, priority, problem, complaint, argument)

"I'll see you in the main building."
(building, area, office, entrance)

main (n): the largest pipe or wire in the system that carries gas, electricity, or water to a building

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Used with verbs:

"The workers are repairing the gas main."
(be + repairing, be + laying, be + replacing)

"This water main serves the whole city."
(serves)

Used with adjectives:

"We almost hit the gas main."
(gas, water)

"The plumber is here to fix the broken water main."
(broken)