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main way

[/meɪn weɪ/]
noun phrasepl: main ways
caminho principal
1. The primary or most important route, method, or approach to accomplish something
The main way to success is through hard work and dedication.
O caminho principal para o sucesso é através do trabalho duro e dedicação.
2. The principal street or road in a town or city
The main way through the village is lined with shops and restaurants.
O caminho principal pela aldeia é forrado de lojas e restaurantes.
3. The most common or typical manner in which something is done
The main way people communicate today is through social media.
A forma principal como as pessoas se comunicam hoje é através das redes sociais.
Synonyms
main roadprincipal routeprimary methodchief wayprimary approach
Antonyms
side roadsecondary routeminor wayalternative method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho principal
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
via principal
Commonly used in urban contexts
Portugal
caminho principal
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the main way
the main way forward
by and large the main way
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