Main and Prime

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Main

Main adjective - Coming before all others in importance.

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Prime is a synonym for main in principal topic. In some cases you can use "Prime" instead the word "Main" as an adjective or a noun, when it comes to topics like important, chief, fundamental. popular alternative

Nearby Words: mainly, mainline

Prime

Prime adjective - Highest in rank or authority.

Usage example: the prime strategist in the senator's presidential campaign

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Main is a synonym for prime in important topic. You can use "Main" instead the word "Prime" as an adjective or a noun, if it concerns topics such as fundamental. popular alternative

Nearby Words: primary, prim, primed, primal

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human	human main	human prime
female	female main	female prime
current	current main	current prime
original	original main	original prime
Other adjectives: male.

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In fact, the main characters' goal is to reboot their reality by altering the result of a coin flip in the prime reality.

Source: The Earth Prime Theory
During a high-class dinner party, when the main course of foie gras and prime rib arrives at the table, one guest politely informs the host that she's a vegetarian.

Source: Meat Versus Veggies
The image on the main article and the box art are prime examples of this among others.

Source: Orange/Blue Contrast

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