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

Dearth of women Many of the questions focused on the fact that there are just two female directors in the main competition. — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

That included building seemingly innocuous details in the main set that could, once things got very dark, be weaponized later. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026

He was pulled from the lake’s cold water near the Government Pier breakwater in the main channel of Waukegan Harbor by rescue divers. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Following a premiere in the main competition at Edinburgh, the film could pick up limited international distribution on the strength of its Euro-American cast and overall curiosity factor. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in the main

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