1
obsolete
: in a forceful manner
2
: for the most part : chiefly
Examples of mainly in a Sentence
you mainly need to focus on improving your golf swing
Recent Examples on the Web
The brand’s Kali Kali kohl pencils come in a range of mainly neutral shades, but its royal-blue Neela Neela iteration makes for a vibrant waterline accent or a smudgy statement.
—
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
The concern surrounding eggs and cholesterol is mainly to do with eating the egg yolk, where the majority of the dietary cholesterol is concentrated, says O’Neal.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Since taking office, the SSA has had adjustments to the agency mainly through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Indeed, while many species’ reactions to death are mediated mainly by sight, that certainly wasn’t the case for wiggling roundworms, which have no eyes and no sense of vision.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mainly
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
The concern surrounding eggs and cholesterol is mainly to do with eating the egg yolk, where the majority of the dietary cholesterol is concentrated, says O’Neal.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Since taking office, the SSA has had adjustments to the agency mainly through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Indeed, while many species’ reactions to death are mediated mainly by sight, that certainly wasn’t the case for wiggling roundworms, which have no eyes and no sense of vision.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mainly
Cite this Entry
“Mainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mainly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share