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“Main” or “Mane”

main / mane are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

main m·EY·n

  • nounany very large body of (salt) water.
  • nouna principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage.
  • adjectiveof force; of the greatest possible intensity.

mane m·EY·n

  • nounlong coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck.
  • noungrowth of hair covering the scalp of a human being.
Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“main”

  • …is still one of the main tampon brands today.1929 Eyelash curler…
  • Vizianagaram is the main city of the Vizianagaram District…
  • …of Fray Mocho founders and main collaborators were Carlos Correa Luna,…
  • …the Danish throne, and the main branch continued as Kings, and…
  • Most main magazines have 90 channels, but…
  • …minute motor geared to the main clutch wheel, the inner shaft…
  • …the left side of the main magazine.
  • …aria of Rodolphe Que cette main est froide (act I) -…
  • Scott identified three main areas of democratic concern.
  • Main Draw

“mane”

  • Dhol Jawanian Mane (1972)
  • 2017 - Mane Mecchinda Maga(Best Son on screen)…
  • Anant Mane 1957 Marathi-language film, Jhakli Mooth,…
  • …woolen top with black woolen mane embroidered with the queen's cypher…
  • Reshma Mane, Indian wrestler
  • …João Bernardo Vieira and general Ansumane Mane, he worked as the
  • Ricardo Mane
  • …large man with a white mane of hair.
  • It features rapper Gucci Mane and singer T-Pain.
  • …together with Messrs. Andres M. Mane and F. Alonte eventually left…

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