mainly
The word “mainly” has 2 syllables: main-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪnli/
What is synonym and antonym for mainly?
In the thesaurus, “mainly” has 8 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for mainly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for mainly
- basically
- chiefly
- generally
- largely
- mostly
- predominantly
- primarily
- principally
Antonyms for mainly
- completely
- entirely
- fully
- just
- perfectly
- thoroughly
- totally
- wholly
Meanings of mainly
- adverb
- Forcefully, vigorously.
- Of the production of a sound: loudly, powerfully.
- To a great degree; very much.
- Chiefly; for the most part.
Example Sentences
- She mainly enjoys spending her weekends hiking in the mountains.
- The diet mainly consists of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins.
- The company's success is mainly attributed to its innovative marketing strategies.
- The town's economy is mainly dependent on tourism during the summer months.
- He mainly prefers to read science fiction novels, but occasionally enjoys mystery novels as well.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to mainly, such as: basically, chiefly, completely, entirely, fully, generally, just.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
largely
- basically
- broadly
- chiefly
- considerably
- extensively
- generally
- greatly
- highly
- mainly
- mostly
- much
- predominantly
- primarily
- principally
- significantly
- utterly
- widely