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

Hemings went on to serve in the main house of Monticello while her owner joined George Washington’s Cabinet as the nation’s first secretary of state, and then became president from 1801 to 1809. — Andrew Lawler, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026

Aviation safety expert Jeff Guzzetti said the alarm suggests a potential loss of engine power and a dangerous decrease in the main rotor speed. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

The second residence gives guests or family members a separate place to stay while preserving privacy in the main house. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The rivalry bled into AAA’s Triplemania 34 as Dominik Mysterio was in Omos’ corner when the Nigerian giant took on Rey Mysterio in the main event of Night 1. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in the main

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