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

Getty Images Rolly Romero will defend his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez in the main event of the first PBC world title fight of its new DAZN era. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Premiering in the main competition at Locarno, this is challenging arthouse fare of the type that may need continued festival exposure and accolades to persuade distributors to take a chance on it. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

The fireplace in the main dining room still glows on cool evenings. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

The girl was found in the back stairwell and police found Tapia in the main hotel lobby, according to the report. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in the main

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