mainly
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main·ly

adverb \ˈmān-lē\

Definition of MAINLY

1
obsolete : in a forceful manner
2
: for the most part : chiefly

Examples of MAINLY

  1. <you mainly need to focus on improving your golf swing>

First Known Use of MAINLY

13th century

Rhymes with MAINLY

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