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Mayn

/ˈmeɪn/

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main

Dictionary meaning

(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence.

Synonyms: independent

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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