main idea

/meɪn aɪˈdiə/
/meɪn aɪˈdɪə/
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Other forms: main ideas

Definitions of main idea
  1. noun
    the most important point of a story, book, or communication
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/meɪn aɪˈdiə/
UK
/meɪn aɪˈdɪə/
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