Chapter Macaroni to Make the best of of M by Soule's Synonymes

5. Absolute, mere, direct, entire.

Main, n.

1. Ocean, great sea, high sea.

2. Continent, mainland.

3. Main conduit, main pipe, main duct, main channel.

4. Principal point.

5. Force, power, strength, might, violent effort.

6. The gross, the bulk, the greater part, majority.

7. Hamper, large basket.

Mainland, n. Continent.

Mainly, ad.

1. Chiefly, principally, in the main.

2. Greatly, mightily, largely, absolutely, entirely.

Main-spring, n. Prime mover.

Main-stay, n. Principal support, chief reliance, main dependence.

Maintain, v. a.

1. Sustain, support, preserve, uphold, keep.

2. Hold, keep, keep possession of.

3. Defend, vindicate, justify.

4. Continue, keep up, carry on.

5. Provide food for, supply with means of living, support, keep up.