| act |
one of the main parts of a play or opera. [1/9 definitions] |
| annex |
a building added to an existing building. An annex may be attached to or separate from the main building. [1/3 definitions] |
| aorta |
the main artery of the body. The aorta carries blood from the left side of the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs. |
| arch- |
a prefix that means "main" or "most important." |
| auxiliary verb |
a verb used with a main verb to complete the main verb's meaning. Some examples of auxiliary verbs are "have" in "I have escaped" and "should" in "You should go." |
| barb |
a small, sharp point that sticks out in the opposite direction of the main point or hook, as on an arrow, fishhook, or the like. |
| basic |
of, forming, or at the basis; main. [1/3 definitions] |
| beside the point |
not important to the main object of interest or discussion. |
| Bible |
the main sacred writings of Judaism and Christianity. The writings of Judaism are made up of the Old Testament, while those of Christianity are made up of both the Old and New Testaments. [1/3 definitions] |
| body |
the main part of a person or animal, not including the head, arms, and legs. [2/5 definitions] |
| bough |
a main branch of a tree. |
| brain |
the organ inside the skull of humans and animals. The brain is the main part of the central nervous system. It controls the body's movements and activities and is the center of thought, memory, and feelings. [2/3 definitions] |
| branch |
a part or division of the main part of something. [1/4 definitions] |
| Britain |
the main island of the United Kingdom, located off the northwest coast of France and occupied by England, Scotland, and Wales; Great Britain. |
| category |
a particular section of a main group; class. |
| cathedral |
the main church of a bishop's district. [1/2 definitions] |
| cellulose |
the main element of plant tissue, used in making paper, cellophane, and fabrics. |
| center |
a place, person, or thing that is the main object of attention or interest. [1/7 definitions] |
| central |
main or principal; most important. [1/2 definitions] |
| chapter |
one of the main parts of a book. Chapters are usually numbered or given a title. [1/2 definitions] |
| chief |
most important; main. [1/3 definitions] |