B1adjectivelanguage
US/meɪn/
UK/meɪn/
largest or most important
In context
The main reason I moved to Da Nang was the clean air.
Rice is the main ingredient in this dessert.
Please wait for me at the main entrance of the hospital.
Words that go with main
adjective + noun
- main reasonCost is the main reason people choose public transport.
- main roadOur house is just off the main road.
- main problemThe main problem is that we don't have enough staff.
- main courseI had grilled fish for the main course.
- main characterThe main character in the film is a young doctor.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This reason is very main.Correct: This is the main reason.