mainly

Definitions

1. Chiefly; for the most part.
   not-comparable
2. principally
3. Forcefully, vigorously.
   not-comparable, obsolete
4. Of the production of a sound: loudly, powerfully.
   not-comparable, obsolete
5. To a great degree; very much.
   not-comparable, obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“She had Lord James' collar in one big fist and she pounded the table with the other and talked a blue streak. Nobody could make⟳ out plain what she said, for she was mainly jabbering Swede lingo, but there was English enough, of a kind, to give⟳ us some idee.”

“If you’re looking for the most breathable mask, Lukovics says, “Cotton is preferable, mainly for absorbing moisture/sweat⟳.” She says multiple layers may be more protective but will also impact breathability.”

“Such breadth of ſhoulders as might mainely beare Olde Atlas burthen, […]”

“Mainly they all attonce vpon him laid, / And sore beset on euery side around […]”

“But in the end⟳, mainly crying out, he fell to raling and wringing his master, upbraiding him that he was not a true Philosopher[…].”

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