Definition of MAINLY

mainly

Meanings

Adverb

  • for the most part
    • "he is mainly interested in butterflies"

Adv

  • Chiefly; for the most part.
  • Forcefully, vigorously.
  • Of the production of a sound: loudly, powerfully.
  • To a great degree; very much.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English maynly; equivalent to main + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 11

mainly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
mainly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mainly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

mainly is a valid Words With Friends word