What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mainly
Example
I mainly eat vegetables for my diet. [mainly: adverb]
Example
The book is mainly focused on the history of the region. [mainly: adjective]
predominantly
Example
The city's population is predominantly made up of young professionals. [predominantly: adverb]
Example
The company's culture is predominantly focused on innovation and creativity. [predominantly: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mainly is more commonly used than predominantly in everyday language, and is versatile enough to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mainly and predominantly?
Predominantly is more formal than mainly and is often used in academic or professional contexts where precision and accuracy are important.
