mainly
Translation
mainly, primarily, chiefly
Examples
The audience was mainly young people.
The audience was mainly young people.
I mainly watch movies on the weekend.
I mainly watch movies on the weekend.
Grammar Patterns
((mainly)) more than anything else The work is mainly administrative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: primarily, chiefly, mostly, largely
Etymology
From the adjective 'main' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'. It means 'for the main part'.
Memory Tips
It points to the 'main' reason, component, or activity. Ask yourself: what is the 'main' thing here?