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  • 1 the gist

    (the main points (of an argument etc): Just give me the gist of what he said.) hovedpunkt; kerne
    * * *
    (the main points (of an argument etc): Just give me the gist of what he said.) hovedpunkt; kerne

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  • 2 main

    [mein] 1. adjective
    (chief, principal or most important: the main purpose; the main character in the story.) hoved-
    2. noun
    ((also mains) the chief pipe or cable in a branching system of pipes or cables: The water's been turned off at the main(s); ( also adjective) the mains electricity supply.) hovedledning; hoved-
    - mainland
    - mainspring
    - mainstream
    * * *
    [mein] 1. adjective
    (chief, principal or most important: the main purpose; the main character in the story.) hoved-
    2. noun
    ((also mains) the chief pipe or cable in a branching system of pipes or cables: The water's been turned off at the main(s); ( also adjective) the mains electricity supply.) hovedledning; hoved-
    - mainland
    - mainspring
    - mainstream

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  • 3 the Third World

    (the developing countries, those not part of or aligned with the two main powers: the needs of the Third World.) den Tredje Verden
    * * *
    (the developing countries, those not part of or aligned with the two main powers: the needs of the Third World.) den Tredje Verden

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  • 4 off the beaten track

    (away from main roads, centres of population etc.) udenfor alfarvej
    * * *
    (away from main roads, centres of population etc.) udenfor alfarvej

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  • 5 town centre

    (the main shopping and business area of a town: You can get a bus from the town centre.) centrum af byen
    * * *
    (the main shopping and business area of a town: You can get a bus from the town centre.) centrum af byen

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  • 6 by

    1. preposition
    1) (next to; near; at the side of: by the door; He sat by his sister.) ved siden af
    2) (past: going by the house.) forbi
    3) (through; along; across: We came by the main road.) ad
    4) (used (in the passive voice) to show the person or thing which performs an action: struck by a stone.) af
    5) (using: He's going to contact us by letter; We travelled by train.) med
    6) (from; through the means of: I met her by chance; by post.) ved; med
    7) ((of time) not later than: by 6 o'clock.) senest; inden
    8) (during the time of.) i
    9) (to the extent of: taller by ten centimetres.) med
    10) (used to give measurements etc: 4 metres by 2 metres.) gange
    11) (in quantities of: fruit sold by the kilo.) pr; -vis
    12) (in respect of: a teacher by profession.) af
    2. adverb
    1) (near: They stood by and watched.) nær ved
    2) (past: A dog ran by.) forbi
    3) (aside; away: money put by for an emergency.) til side
    •
    - bypass 3. verb
    (to avoid (a place) by taking such a road.) køre udenom
    - bystander
    - by and by
    - by and large
    - by oneself
    - by the way
    * * *
    1. preposition
    1) (next to; near; at the side of: by the door; He sat by his sister.) ved siden af
    2) (past: going by the house.) forbi
    3) (through; along; across: We came by the main road.) ad
    4) (used (in the passive voice) to show the person or thing which performs an action: struck by a stone.) af
    5) (using: He's going to contact us by letter; We travelled by train.) med
    6) (from; through the means of: I met her by chance; by post.) ved; med
    7) ((of time) not later than: by 6 o'clock.) senest; inden
    8) (during the time of.) i
    9) (to the extent of: taller by ten centimetres.) med
    10) (used to give measurements etc: 4 metres by 2 metres.) gange
    11) (in quantities of: fruit sold by the kilo.) pr; -vis
    12) (in respect of: a teacher by profession.) af
    2. adverb
    1) (near: They stood by and watched.) nær ved
    2) (past: A dog ran by.) forbi
    3) (aside; away: money put by for an emergency.) til side
    •
    - bypass 3. verb
    (to avoid (a place) by taking such a road.) køre udenom
    - bystander
    - by and by
    - by and large
    - by oneself
    - by the way

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  • 7 fork

    [fo:k] 1. noun
    1) (an instrument with two or more pointed pieces for piercing and lifting things: We usually eat with a knife, fork and spoon.) gaffel
    2) (the point at which a road, river etc divides into two or more branches or divisions: a fork in the river.) vejgaffel; forgrening
    3) (one of the branches or divisions of a road, river etc into which the road, river etc divides: Take the left fork (of the road).) forgrening
    2. verb
    1) ((of a road, river etc) to divide into (usually two) branches or divisions: The main road forks here.) dele sig; forgrene sig
    2) ((of a person or vehicle) to follow one of the branches or divisions into which a road has divided: The car forked left.) dreje; svinge
    3) (to lift or move with a fork: The farmer forked the hay.) forke; læsse
    •
    - fork-lift truck
    - fork out
    * * *
    [fo:k] 1. noun
    1) (an instrument with two or more pointed pieces for piercing and lifting things: We usually eat with a knife, fork and spoon.) gaffel
    2) (the point at which a road, river etc divides into two or more branches or divisions: a fork in the river.) vejgaffel; forgrening
    3) (one of the branches or divisions of a road, river etc into which the road, river etc divides: Take the left fork (of the road).) forgrening
    2. verb
    1) ((of a road, river etc) to divide into (usually two) branches or divisions: The main road forks here.) dele sig; forgrene sig
    2) ((of a person or vehicle) to follow one of the branches or divisions into which a road has divided: The car forked left.) dreje; svinge
    3) (to lift or move with a fork: The farmer forked the hay.) forke; læsse
    •
    - fork-lift truck
    - fork out

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  • 8 join

    [‹oin] 1. verb
    1) ((often with up, on etc) to put together or connect: The electrician joined the wires (up) wrongly; You must join this piece (on) to that piece; He joined the two stories together to make a play; The island is joined to the mainland by a sandbank at low tide.) forbinde
    2) (to connect (two points) eg by a line, as in geometry: Join point A to point B.) forbinde
    3) (to become a member of (a group): Join our club!) blive medlem af
    4) ((sometimes with up) to meet and come together (with): This lane joins the main road; Do you know where the two rivers join?; They joined up with us for the remainder of the holiday.) løbe sammen; støde sammen; mødes; støde til
    5) (to come into the company of: I'll join you later in the restaurant.) støde til
    2. noun
    (a place where two things are joined: You can hardly see the joins in the material.) sammenføjning
    - join hands
    - join in
    - join up
    * * *
    [‹oin] 1. verb
    1) ((often with up, on etc) to put together or connect: The electrician joined the wires (up) wrongly; You must join this piece (on) to that piece; He joined the two stories together to make a play; The island is joined to the mainland by a sandbank at low tide.) forbinde
    2) (to connect (two points) eg by a line, as in geometry: Join point A to point B.) forbinde
    3) (to become a member of (a group): Join our club!) blive medlem af
    4) ((sometimes with up) to meet and come together (with): This lane joins the main road; Do you know where the two rivers join?; They joined up with us for the remainder of the holiday.) løbe sammen; støde sammen; mødes; støde til
    5) (to come into the company of: I'll join you later in the restaurant.) støde til
    2. noun
    (a place where two things are joined: You can hardly see the joins in the material.) sammenføjning
    - join hands
    - join in
    - join up

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  • 9 on

    [on] 1. preposition
    1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) på
    2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) i; på
    3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) på; ved
    4) (about: a book on the theatre.) om
    5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) på
    6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) på
    7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) på
    8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) i; på
    9) (towards: They marched on the town.) mod
    10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) på; ved
    11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) på; i
    12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) på; med
    13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) ved; efter
    14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) efter
    2. adverb
    1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) på
    2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fortsætte
    3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) tændt; igang
    4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) gå
    5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) ind; på
    3. adjective
    1) (in progress: The game was on.) igang
    2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) blive til noget
    •
    - ongoing
    - onwards
    - onward
    - be on to someone
    - be on to
    - on and on
    - on time
    - on to / onto
    * * *
    [on] 1. preposition
    1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) på
    2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) i; på
    3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) på; ved
    4) (about: a book on the theatre.) om
    5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) på
    6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) på
    7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) på
    8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) i; på
    9) (towards: They marched on the town.) mod
    10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) på; ved
    11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) på; i
    12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) på; med
    13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) ved; efter
    14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) efter
    2. adverb
    1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) på
    2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fortsætte
    3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) tændt; igang
    4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) gå
    5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) ind; på
    3. adjective
    1) (in progress: The game was on.) igang
    2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) blive til noget
    •
    - ongoing
    - onwards
    - onward
    - be on to someone
    - be on to
    - on and on
    - on time
    - on to / onto

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  • 10 advance

    1. verb
    1) (to move forward: The army advanced towards the town; Our plans are advancing well; He married the boss's daughter to advance (= improve) his chances of promotion.) gøre fremskridt; rykke frem; skride fremad
    2) (to supply (someone) with (money) on credit: The bank will advance you $500.) låne; yde forskud
    2. noun
    1) (moving forward or progressing: We've halted the enemy's advance; Great advances in medicine have been made in this century.) fremrykning; fremmarch; fremskridt
    2) (a payment made before the normal time: Can I have an advance on my salary?) forskud
    3) ((usually in plural) an attempt at (especially sexual) seduction.) tilnærmelse(r)
    3. adjective
    1) (made etc before the necessary or agreed time: an advance payment.) forskuds-
    2) (made beforehand: an advance booking.) på forhånd
    3) (sent ahead of the main group or force: the advance guard.) fortrops-
    •
    - in advance
    * * *
    1. verb
    1) (to move forward: The army advanced towards the town; Our plans are advancing well; He married the boss's daughter to advance (= improve) his chances of promotion.) gøre fremskridt; rykke frem; skride fremad
    2) (to supply (someone) with (money) on credit: The bank will advance you $500.) låne; yde forskud
    2. noun
    1) (moving forward or progressing: We've halted the enemy's advance; Great advances in medicine have been made in this century.) fremrykning; fremmarch; fremskridt
    2) (a payment made before the normal time: Can I have an advance on my salary?) forskud
    3) ((usually in plural) an attempt at (especially sexual) seduction.) tilnærmelse(r)
    3. adjective
    1) (made etc before the necessary or agreed time: an advance payment.) forskuds-
    2) (made beforehand: an advance booking.) på forhånd
    3) (sent ahead of the main group or force: the advance guard.) fortrops-
    •
    - in advance

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  • 11 base

    I 1. [beis] noun
    1) (the foundation, support, or lowest part (of something), or the surface on which something is standing: the base of the statue; the base of the triangle; the base of the tree.) fundament; fod
    2) (the main ingredient of a mixture: This paint has oil as a base.) basis; base
    3) (a headquarters, starting-point etc: an army base.) base; udgangspunkt
    2. verb
    ((often with on) to use as a foundation, starting-point etc: I base my opinion on evidence; Our group was based in Paris.) basere; have base
    II [beis] adjective
    (wicked or worthless: base desires.) primitiv; simpel; vulgær
    - baseness
    * * *
    I 1. [beis] noun
    1) (the foundation, support, or lowest part (of something), or the surface on which something is standing: the base of the statue; the base of the triangle; the base of the tree.) fundament; fod
    2) (the main ingredient of a mixture: This paint has oil as a base.) basis; base
    3) (a headquarters, starting-point etc: an army base.) base; udgangspunkt
    2. verb
    ((often with on) to use as a foundation, starting-point etc: I base my opinion on evidence; Our group was based in Paris.) basere; have base
    II [beis] adjective
    (wicked or worthless: base desires.) primitiv; simpel; vulgær
    - baseness

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  • 12 body

    ['bodi] 1. plural - bodies; noun
    1) (the whole frame of a man or animal including the bones and flesh: Athletes have to look after their bodies.) krop; legeme
    2) (a dead person: The battlefield was covered with bodies.) lig
    3) (the main part of anything: the body of the hall.) hoveddel
    4) (a mass: a huge body of evidence.) masse
    5) (a group of persons acting as one: professional bodies.) gruppe; forsamling
    •
    2. adverb
    (by the entire (physical) body: They lifted him bodily and carried him off.) i sin helhed; korporligt
    - body language
    - bodywork
    * * *
    ['bodi] 1. plural - bodies; noun
    1) (the whole frame of a man or animal including the bones and flesh: Athletes have to look after their bodies.) krop; legeme
    2) (a dead person: The battlefield was covered with bodies.) lig
    3) (the main part of anything: the body of the hall.) hoveddel
    4) (a mass: a huge body of evidence.) masse
    5) (a group of persons acting as one: professional bodies.) gruppe; forsamling
    •
    2. adverb
    (by the entire (physical) body: They lifted him bodily and carried him off.) i sin helhed; korporligt
    - body language
    - bodywork

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  • 13 centre

    ['sentə] 1. noun
    1) (the middle point, or middle of anything; the point or area farthest from the edge: the centre of a circle; the city centre.) midte; midtpunkt; centrum
    2) (a place having, or designed for, a particular activity, interest etc: a centre of industry; a shopping-centre; a sports-centre.) center; -center
    3) (the main point (of interest etc): the centre of attention.) hoved-; center
    2. verb
    1) (to place, or to be, at the centre.) anbringe i midten; anbringe midt på; centrere
    2) ((with on) to concentrate round: Her plans always centre on her child.) koncentrere; centrere
    * * *
    ['sentə] 1. noun
    1) (the middle point, or middle of anything; the point or area farthest from the edge: the centre of a circle; the city centre.) midte; midtpunkt; centrum
    2) (a place having, or designed for, a particular activity, interest etc: a centre of industry; a shopping-centre; a sports-centre.) center; -center
    3) (the main point (of interest etc): the centre of attention.) hoved-; center
    2. verb
    1) (to place, or to be, at the centre.) anbringe i midten; anbringe midt på; centrere
    2) ((with on) to concentrate round: Her plans always centre on her child.) koncentrere; centrere

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  • 14 feature

    ['fi: ə] 1. noun
    1) (a mark by which anything is known; a quality: The use of bright colours is one of the features of her painting.) kendetegn
    2) (one of the parts of one's face (eyes, nose etc): She has very regular features.) ansigtstræk
    3) (a special article in a newspaper: `The Times' is doing a feature on holidays.) artikel
    4) (the main film in a cinema programme etc: The feature begins at 7.30; ( also adjective) a feature film.) hovedfilm; spillefilm
    2. verb
    (to give or have a part (especially an important one): That film features the best of the British actresses.) have i hovedrolle
    * * *
    ['fi: ə] 1. noun
    1) (a mark by which anything is known; a quality: The use of bright colours is one of the features of her painting.) kendetegn
    2) (one of the parts of one's face (eyes, nose etc): She has very regular features.) ansigtstræk
    3) (a special article in a newspaper: `The Times' is doing a feature on holidays.) artikel
    4) (the main film in a cinema programme etc: The feature begins at 7.30; ( also adjective) a feature film.) hovedfilm; spillefilm
    2. verb
    (to give or have a part (especially an important one): That film features the best of the British actresses.) have i hovedrolle

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  • 15 fringe

    [frin‹] 1. noun
    1) (a border of loose threads on a carpet, shawl etc: Her red shawl has a black fringe.) frynse
    2) (hair cut to hang over the forehead: You should have your fringe cut before it covers your eyes.) pandehår
    3) (the outer area; the edge; the part farthest from the main part or centre of something: on the fringe of the city.) udkant; periferi
    2. verb
    (to make or be a border around: Trees fringed the pond.) omkranse
    * * *
    [frin‹] 1. noun
    1) (a border of loose threads on a carpet, shawl etc: Her red shawl has a black fringe.) frynse
    2) (hair cut to hang over the forehead: You should have your fringe cut before it covers your eyes.) pandehår
    3) (the outer area; the edge; the part farthest from the main part or centre of something: on the fringe of the city.) udkant; periferi
    2. verb
    (to make or be a border around: Trees fringed the pond.) omkranse

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  • 16 outline

    1. noun
    1) (the line forming, or showing, the outer edge of something: He drew the outline of the face first, then added the features.) omrids
    2) (a short description of the main details of a plan etc: Don't tell me the whole story, just give me an outline.) hovedtræk
    2. verb
    (to draw or give the outline of.) skitsere
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) (the line forming, or showing, the outer edge of something: He drew the outline of the face first, then added the features.) omrids
    2) (a short description of the main details of a plan etc: Don't tell me the whole story, just give me an outline.) hovedtræk
    2. verb
    (to draw or give the outline of.) skitsere

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  • 17 season

    ['si:zn] 1. noun
    1) (one of the main divisions of the year according to the regular variation of the weather, length of day etc: The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn and winter; The monsoon brings the rainy season.) årstid; -tid
    2) (the usual, proper or suitable time for something: the football season.) sæson; -sæson
    2. verb
    1) (to add salt, pepper, mustard etc to: She seasoned the meat with plenty of pepper.) krydre
    2) (to let (wood) be affected by rain, sun etc until it is ready for use.) lagre; modne
    •
    - seasonal
    - seasoned
    - seasoning
    - season ticket
    - in season
    - out of season
    * * *
    ['si:zn] 1. noun
    1) (one of the main divisions of the year according to the regular variation of the weather, length of day etc: The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn and winter; The monsoon brings the rainy season.) årstid; -tid
    2) (the usual, proper or suitable time for something: the football season.) sæson; -sæson
    2. verb
    1) (to add salt, pepper, mustard etc to: She seasoned the meat with plenty of pepper.) krydre
    2) (to let (wood) be affected by rain, sun etc until it is ready for use.) lagre; modne
    •
    - seasonal
    - seasoned
    - seasoning
    - season ticket
    - in season
    - out of season

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  • 18 stump

    1. noun
    1) (the part of a tree left in the ground after the trunk has been cut down: He sat on a (tree-)stump and ate his sandwiches.) stub
    2) (the part of a limb, tooth, pencil etc remaining after the main part has been cut or broken off, worn away etc.) stump
    3) (in cricket, one of the three upright sticks forming the wicket.) gærdepind
    2. verb
    1) (to walk with heavy, stamping steps: He stumped angrily out of the room.) stampe
    2) (to puzzle or baffle completely: I'm stumped!) bringe i vildrede
    •
    - stump up
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) (the part of a tree left in the ground after the trunk has been cut down: He sat on a (tree-)stump and ate his sandwiches.) stub
    2) (the part of a limb, tooth, pencil etc remaining after the main part has been cut or broken off, worn away etc.) stump
    3) (in cricket, one of the three upright sticks forming the wicket.) gærdepind
    2. verb
    1) (to walk with heavy, stamping steps: He stumped angrily out of the room.) stampe
    2) (to puzzle or baffle completely: I'm stumped!) bringe i vildrede
    •
    - stump up

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  • 19 branch

    1. noun
    1) (an arm-like part of a tree: He cut some branches off the oak tree.) gren
    2) (an offshoot from the main part (of a business, railway etc): There isn't a branch of that store in this town; ( also adjective) That train runs on the branch line.) filial; afdeling; tilslutnings-
    2. verb
    ((usually with out/off) to spread out like, or into, a branch or branches: The road to the coast branches off here.) forgrene sig; dreje af
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) (an arm-like part of a tree: He cut some branches off the oak tree.) gren
    2) (an offshoot from the main part (of a business, railway etc): There isn't a branch of that store in this town; ( also adjective) That train runs on the branch line.) filial; afdeling; tilslutnings-
    2. verb
    ((usually with out/off) to spread out like, or into, a branch or branches: The road to the coast branches off here.) forgrene sig; dreje af

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  • 20 dinner

    ['dinə]
    1) (the main meal of the day eaten usually in the evening: Is it time for dinner yet?) aftensmad
    2) (a formal party in the evening, when such a meal is eaten: They asked me to dinner; He was the guest of honour at the dinner; ( also adjective) a dinner party.) middag; middags-
    •
    * * *
    ['dinə]
    1) (the main meal of the day eaten usually in the evening: Is it time for dinner yet?) aftensmad
    2) (a formal party in the evening, when such a meal is eaten: They asked me to dinner; He was the guest of honour at the dinner; ( also adjective) a dinner party.) middag; middags-
    •

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  • The main chance — Chance Chance (ch[.a]ns), n. [F. chance, OF. cheance, fr. LL. cadentia a allusion to the falling of the dice), fr. L. cadere to fall; akin to Skr. [,c]ad to fall, L. cedere to yield, E. cede. Cf. {Cadence}.] 1. A supposed material or psychical… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • For the main — Main Main, n. [AS. m[ae]gen strength, power, force; akin to OHG. magan, Icel. megin, and to E. may, v. [root]103. See {May}, v.] 1. Strength; force; might; violent effort. [Obs., except in certain phrases.] [1913 Webster] There were in this… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • In the main — Main Main, n. [AS. m[ae]gen strength, power, force; akin to OHG. magan, Icel. megin, and to E. may, v. [root]103. See {May}, v.] 1. Strength; force; might; violent effort. [Obs., except in certain phrases.] [1913 Webster] There were in this… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • in the main — {adv. phr.}, {formal} In most cases; generally; usually. * /In the main, small boys and dogs are good friends./ * /In the main, the pupils did well on the test./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • in the main — {adv. phr.}, {formal} In most cases; generally; usually. * /In the main, small boys and dogs are good friends./ * /In the main, the pupils did well on the test./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • WWF The Main Event — The Main Event was a professional wrestling television series, a spin off of the show WWF Saturday Night s Main Event and occasionally aired on NBC on Friday nights. Only the first three The Main Event episodes were shown live on NBC. The final… …   Wikipedia

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