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

Back in the main hotel building, Il Faro Trattoria has sweeping sea views from its terrace and serves Italian classics including pizza and pasta. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026

Less than 18 months after sentencing, every person convicted in the main trial was free. — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s (TNA) pay-per-view Bound for Glory was an exhilarating ride that saw multiple championships change hands, including the world championship in the main event. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Cultural festivities will be ongoing inside the center, in the main festival hall. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in the main

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