Top 10 Other Words for Main (Explained w Examples)

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So, do you want to know what other words you can use instead of the word “main”? Look no further, we have the answers you need. Keep reading and you will find multiple examples and learn how to use them.

Central

Meaning: Main, the most important.

Example Sentence: Now we need to talk about the central topic of today’s meeting.

Essential

Meaning: The most necessary, main (ingredient).

Example Sentence: You should make sure to bring hiking boots to our trip, they are essential!

Fundamental

Meaning: Important, something that forms the main base of everything else.

Example Sentence: You can’t become a programmer without some fundamental knowledge about computers!

Leading

Meaning: Main, at the lead.

Example Sentence: Johnny will be playing the leading role in that movie.

Major

Meaning: Important, playing a large role, main.

Example Sentence: The ability to score free throws will play a major role in tonight’s game.

Particular

Meaning: Intense, great, main, something more important.

Example Sentence: You should place particular care on the needs of all of our customers.

Preeminent

Meaning: Distinguished, better than all others at something, main.

Example Sentence: John is the preeminent researcher at our cancer research laboratory.

Primary

Meaning: Main, first, most important.

Example Sentence: The primary reason I want to be a reporter is, to tell the truth!

Prime

Meaning: Main, of first importance.

Example Sentence: Your prime concern as a member of our team will be to try and steal the ball from our opponents.

Special

Meaning: Unique, better than the rest.

Example Sentence: You should make a special effort for Clarisse, she’s a great girl.

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