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