in the main

phrase

: in general

—used to say that a statement is true in most cases or at most times

The workers are in the main very capable.

The weather has in the main been quite good.

Examples of in the main in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Graham died Saturday at the age of 71, and a medical examiner's preliminary findings suggested the cause was aortic dissection, which involves a tear in the main artery from the heart. — Major Garrett, CBS News, 13 July 2026

The rooms There are four rooms in the main house and six in the adjacent carriage house. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Objet a is among 17 films announced unveiled by Locarno on Thursday as being in the running for its Golden Leopard prize in the main International Competition. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026

The pass does not include Epic Universe theme park, Volcano Bay water park, parking in the main garage or discounts on merchandise, food or beverages, according to the Universal website. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for in the main

• aeroplane
• appertain
• ascertain
• capitaine
• cassegrain
• cellophane
• chatelaine
• counterpane
• entertain
• halothane
• hurricane
• hyperplane