Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-main
adverb
/ɪn ðə meɪn/
Definition
In a general or broad sense; mainly or primarily.
Examples
- In-the-main, the project was successful despite some minor setbacks.
- The team performed well in-the-main, achieving most of their goals.
- In-the-main, the weather this summer has been quite favorable for outdoor events.
Meaning
The phrase ‘in-the-main’ is used to indicate that what follows pertains primarily to the overall trend or major aspect of a situation, rather than focusing on specific details.
Synonyms
- mostly
- generally
- primarily
- mainly
