All Definitions for Main
Below are all the dictionary definitions of main:
1Of chief or leading importance
2Prime, principal.
3Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength
4Consisting of the largest part.
5Big
6Angry.
7Belonging to or connected with the principal mast in a vessel.
8Exceedingly, extremely, greatly, mightily, very, very much.
9To mainly play a specific character or side, or with specific equipment, during a game.
10That which is chief or principal
11The chief or main portion
12The bulk, the greater part, gross.
13The primary character that one plays in a video game in which one can play more than one character.
14A main account.
15A large cable or pipe providing utility service to an area or a building, such as a water main or electric main.
16The high seas.
17A banker's shovel for coins.
18Full, sheer, undivided.
19Great in size or degree
20Important, powerful, strong, vast.
21To convert (a road) into a main or primary road.
22The mainland.
23Force, power, strength, violent effort.
24A hand or match in a game of dice.
25The largest throw in a match at dice
26In the game of hazard, a number from one to nine called out by a person before the dice are thrown.
27A stake played for at dice.
28A sporting contest or match, especially a cockfighting match.
29A basket for gathering grapes.
30A surname.
31A river in southern Germany, flowing from Bavaria to the Rhine.
32A river in Northern Ireland, flowing into Lough Neagh.
33Ellipsis of main course (“the principal dish of a meal”). [The main serving or dish of a meal, usually cooked.]
34Ellipsis of mainsail. [(nautical) The largest (or only) sail on a sailing vessel.]
35Ellipsis of mainline (“to inject (a drug) directly into a vein”). [(slang) To inject (a drug) directly into a vein.]
36Ellipsis of Main Street (“main street”), a central street of a community. [The generic street name (and often the official name) of the primary retail street of a village, town, or small city in the United States, Canada, Ireland, some parts of Scotland and also in some countries in central Europe.]
37Ellipsis of Main Street, a street named "Main Street". [The generic street name (and often the official name) of the primary retail street of a village, town, or small city in the United States, Canada, Ireland, some parts of Scotland and also in some countries in central Europe.]
About rhymes for main
Finding the right rhyme for main helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "Of chief or leading importance", main has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Ascertain is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Disdain works well in formal or poetic contexts. Sustain is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for main, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.