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mainstay

/ˈmeɪnsteɪ/noun

उच्चारण मेन्स्टे

मुख्य आधार, मुख्य सहारा, रीढ़

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noun
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    [C] ~ (of sth)

    a person or thing that is the most important part of something and makes it possible for it to exist or be successful

    मुख्य आधार, मुख्य सहारा, रीढ़

    • Agriculture remains the mainstay of the rural economy.
    • Radhika has been the mainstay of the team for years.

    Synonyms backbone pillar foundation cornerstone linchpin

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§Grammar and usage

Usage: mainstay is often used in sentences such as 'Agriculture is the mainstay of the Indian economy', a common sentence in exam passages.

Usage में mainstay का प्रयोग अक्सर 'Agriculture is the mainstay of the Indian economy' जैसे वाक्यों में होता है, जो exam passages में आम वाक्य है।