Definition: Forcefully, vigorously.
Okay class, settle down, let’s take a look! That’s a very interesting definition the dictionary gave you – “forcefully, vigorously.” But that doesn't quite capture what "mainly" means. It’s a tricky little word, see? Think of it this way: "Mainly" simply means “mostly” or “primarily.” It tells us something is the biggest part of something else. Let’s say you have a pizza – pepperoni, mushrooms, olives… If you say “I ate mainly pepperoni,” you mean you ate most of it, wasn't it? It was the biggest slice! It’s about what takes up the main portion or focus. So, forget "forcefully" and "vigorously," those words have a different meaning altogether. Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about “mainly” – are you feeling clear on how it works?