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mains

Pronunciation: [meɪnz]

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Learn how to use mains in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “electricity”

(noun) the main supply of electricity that provides power to homes and buildings. It is like the big wire that brings electricity to your house so you can turn on lights or use your computer.

Example

I plugged in my charger to the mains, and my phone started charging immediately.

Example

The device won't work because it's not connected to the mains.

Example

Is the refrigerator plugged into the mains for electricity?

Context: “food”

(noun) a main dish served during a meal, often after appetizers and before dessert. It's usually the biggest part of the meal, like chicken or pasta.

Example

For dinner, we had a delicious mains of grilled salmon and vegetables.

Example

We only had appetizers, so we didn't eat any mains at the restaurant.

Example

What mains are you planning to cook for the dinner party?

Context: “plumbing”

(noun) the main pipes that supply water in a building. These pipes bring water to sinks, showers, and toilets, like the streets that deliver water to houses.

Example

The plumber fixed the leaks in the mains, so now we have good water pressure.

Example

Without working mains, the entire apartment has no running water.

Example

Are the mains connected to the new plumbing system?

How to pronounce mains

Pronunciation: [meɪnz]

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