Mainly
6 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
For the most part; chiefly or principally. Used to indicate the primary reason or focus.
“The delay was mainly due to heavy traffic.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈmeɪnli/
Syllables
main·ly
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Adverb ending -LY, contains AI vowel pair.
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Worth 11 points with Y worth 4 points.
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