Collocations for "mainly"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "mainly" in context.
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mainly
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adv
- mainly [happens] in
- is mainly to [help, assist, facilitate]
- is mainly [with respect, due, in reference] to
- is [with respect] mainly to
- mainly [by, through] means of
- the [book, movie, show] is mainly about
- mainly [concerned, interested] with
- mainly [depends, focuses] on
- is mainly used for [building, operating, climbing]
- is mainly used by [builders]
- consisted mainly of [students, tourists, teenagers]
- is composed mainly of
- is mainly composed of
- mainly comprises
- is mainly known for
- mainly in [Europe, big cities, schools]
- [happens, is found] mainly in
- mainly on [weekdays, holidays]
- [information, advice] mainly on [accounting, parenting, traveling]
'mainly' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):