Main entry: independent, main
Definition: (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
Usage: the main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb
Antonyms: subordinate, dependent
Definition: (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
Main entry: main
Definition: of force; of the greatest possible intensity
Usage: by main strength
Antonyms: mild
Definition: moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
Main entry: main, master, chief, primary, principal
Definition: most important element
Usage: the chief aim of living; the main doors were of solid glass; the principal rivers of America; the principal example; policemen were primary targets; the master bedroom; a master switch
Antonyms: unimportant
Definition: not important