Synonyms of mains

mains

noun

plural of main

1

as in mainlands

one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division

islanders periodically traveled back to the main for supplies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mainlands
• continents
• landmasses
• subcontinents
• supercontinents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• islands
• islets
• isles
• keys
• atolls
• coral reefs
• capes
• peninsulas
• headlands
• cays
• barrier reefs
• promontories

2

as in weights

the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts

the main of the tree is still healthy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weights
• cores
• bodies
• staples
• masses
• chiefs
• essences
• bulks
• majorities
• burdens
• substances
• bottoms
• roots
• wholes
• meats
• hearts
• entireties
• brunts
• natures
• generalities
• centers
• middles
• matters
• subjects
• hefts
• foci
• sums
• amounts
• souls
• kernels
• totals
• topics
• hubs
• aggregates
• nuts
• themes
• stuff
• quanta
• nuclei
• seats
• marrows
• essentialities
• affairs
• texts
• sum totals
• arguments
• totalities
• piths
• motifs
• quintessences
• pitches
• points
• nubs
• gists
• cruxes
• purports

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• elements
• components
• accessories
• extensions
• parts
• sections
• ingredients
• constituents
• appendages
• sides
• segments
• divisions
• pieces
• adjuncts
• offshoots
• aspects
• features
• qualities
• angles
• facets

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mains

Opt for the thali and a server walks you back to a counter to choose two mains among the mixed curries, cafeteria-style. — Shindy Chen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

For mains, guests were given the option of beef tenderloin with beans, sesame, and house-made Sriracha or a separate protein with summer peas and a ginger scallion sauce. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 2026

The sewer bond funds from Question 5 would be used to rehabilitate sewer mains, build additional green infrastructure and make upgrades to pump stations. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Officials are trying to determine which water agency controls the burst main, as a number of different mains intersect in the area. — Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Seafood mains rotate seasonally but are always creative and largely GF, and there is a full sushi bar, where many offerings are gluten-free thanks to the use of tamari. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Charging the power station through mains power was a breeze, even for a novice power station nerd like me. — Mike McRae 04, New Atlas, 5 July 2026

Now the question gaining traction is less about one night and more about assignments, specifically whether commissions should keep handing Dean the biggest co-mains and main events while the scrutiny mounts. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Over the last three years, the MDC has replaced nearly 15,000 feet of storm drains and sewers and has repaired and rehabilitated 125,595 feet of sewer mains, according to the agency. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026