main

The word "main" is similar to the word "central." When something is "main," it’s very important or it’s first.

Main Street

• Many American cities have a Main Street.
• Main Street is the place where people go to eat, shop, get a haircut, or meet other people.
• Your English teacher might ask you about the main idea in an essay or in a paragraph.
• What’s the main idea?
• The main idea is supported by evidence and examples.
• The main point in an argument is the most important principal or idea that a person is trying to communicate.
• The main entrance to a building is the place where most people enter.
• The main course of a meal is eaten after an appetizer, a salad, or soup.
• The main event at a performance is the one everyone comes to see.
• Many different main arteries ensure the flow of blood throughout your body.

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May 18, 2018