Associations to the word «Mainly»

Wiktionary

MAINLY, adverb. (obsolete) Forcefully, vigorously. [14th-17th c.]
MAINLY, adverb. (obsolete) Of the production of a sound: loudly, powerfully. [14th-19th c.]
MAINLY, adverb. (obsolete) To a great degree; very much. [15th-19th c.]
MAINLY, adverb. Chiefly; for the most part. [from 17th c.]

Dictionary definition

MAINLY, adverb. For the most part; "he is mainly interested in butterflies".

Wise words

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