main · adjective always before noun /meɪn/
main
B1 most important or largest
Dictionary examples:
The main airport is 15 miles from the capital.
One of the main reasons I came to England was to study the language.
You'll find the main points of my proposal in the report.
Our main goal/objective is to improve the company's productivity.
The main problem in the health care system is lack of resources.
Learner example:
However, the main reason, I must admit, was that I wanted to meet new people, make new friends and the college is the best place for meeting interesting people. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)
the main thing
B2 the most important fact in a situation
Dictionary example:
You're happy and that's the main thing.
Learner example:
The main thing is to be happy and to love yourself. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)
