Spell Bee Word: main

Basic Details

Word: Main

Part of Speech: Adjective / Noun

Meaning: Adjective: Most important; principal. Noun: The chief or most important part of something.

Synonyms: Chief, principal, primary, central

Antonyms: Secondary, minor, insignificant, subordinate

Idioms and Phrases

1. Come to the main point: To discuss the most important part. Example: "Let's come to the main point of the meeting."
2. Mainstream: Accepted or normal in society. Example: "Their music finally became part of the mainstream."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The main reason for her success was hard work.

Example 2: The main entrance of the building is on the left.

Example 3: His ideas are now influencing the main trends in fashion.

Fun Fact

The word "main" comes from Old English "mægen," meaning "strength, power, or force." It originally referred to something strong or important.

Famous Quote

"The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing." - Stephen Covey

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "main" mean?

a) Minor
b) Principal or most important
c) Unimportant
d) Small

Answer: b) Principal or most important

2. Which is a synonym of "main"?

a) Chief
b) Secondary
c) Minor
d) Subordinate

Answer: a) Chief

3. Which is an antonym of "main"?

a) Primary
b) Central
c) Minor
d) Chief

Answer: c) Minor

4. Which sentence uses "main" correctly?

a) The main road leads to the city.
b) She is main her homework.
c) They main the park daily.
d) He is main running fast.

Answer: a) The main road leads to the city.

5. What does the idiom "come to the main point" mean?

a) Talk about unimportant things
b) Discuss the most important part
c) Forget the main topic
d) Make something small

Answer: b) Discuss the most important part