All main synonyms
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- prime β of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- major β Clarence, born 1936, U.S. novelist and poet.
- central β Something that is central is in the middle of a place or area.
- preeminent β eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- leading β made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
- primary β first or highest in rank or importance; chief; principal: his primary goals in life.
- vital β of or relating to life: vital processes.
- fundamental β serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
- particular β of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books.
- special β of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
- head β Edith, 1897β1981, U.S. costume designer.
- star β any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
- premier β the head of the cabinet in France or Italy or certain other countries; first minister; prime minister.
- chief β The chief of an organization is the person who is in charge of it.
- cardinal β A cardinal is a high-ranking priest in the Catholic church.
- capital β Capital is a large sum of money which you use to start a business, or which you invest in order to make more money.
- necessary β being essential, indispensable, or requisite: a necessary part of the motor.
- simple β easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
- utmost β of the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; greatest: of the utmost importance.
- mere β mother1 .
- brute β If you call someone, usually a man, a brute, you mean that they are rough, violent, and insensitive.
- controlling β having or attempting to exert control
- critical β If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- crucial β If you describe something as crucial, you mean it is extremely important.
- foremost β Most prominent in rank, importance, or position.
- outstanding β prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
- paramount β chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent: a point of paramount significance.
- prevailing β predominant: prevailing winds.
- stellar β of or relating to the stars; consisting of stars.
- supreme β Also called sauce suprΓͺme. a veloutΓ© made with a rich chicken stock.
- direct β to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- downright β thorough; absolute; out-and-out: a downright falsehood.
- only β without others or anything further; alone; solely; exclusively: This information is for your eyes only.
noun main
- conduit β A conduit is a small tunnel, pipe, or channel through which water or electrical wires go.
- cable β A cable is a thick wire, or a group of wires inside a rubber or plastic covering, which is used to carry electricity or electronic signals.
- duct β any tube, canal, pipe, or conduit by which a fluid, air, or other substance is conducted or conveyed.
- trough β a long, narrow, open receptacle, usually boxlike in shape, used chiefly to hold water or food for animals.
- trunk β the main stem of a tree, as distinct from the branches and roots.
- line β a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
- channel β A channel is a television station.
adjective main
- key β a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
- core β The core of a fruit is the central part of it. It contains seeds or pips.
- focal β of or relating to a focus.
- highest β having a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall: a high wall.
- principal β first or highest in rank, importance, value, etc.; chief; foremost.
- predominant β having ascendancy, power, authority, or influence over others; preeminent.
- essential β Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
- absolute β Absolute means total and complete.
- utter β to give audible expression to; speak or pronounce: unable to utter her feelings; Words were uttered in my hearing.
- entire β An uncastrated male horse.