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Practice is a mainstay of learning.
What does Mainstay mean?
A mainstay is something important that gives support.
Dictionary definition
a person, thing, or idea that gives strong support or is very important.
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The library became a mainstay of the school community.
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A clear routine can be a mainstay for students working toward a difficult goal.
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Support is close in meaning to mainstay in many contexts.
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MeaningMainstay means A mainstay is something important that gives support.
ExampleExample: Practice is a mainstay of learning.
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- Syllables
- mayn · stay
- Strongest beat
- mayn
- Ending
- stay
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mayn.
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Synonyms
Words like Mainstay
supportsomething that helps hold up or strengthen another thing
foundationsomething important that other things depend on
pillara strong source of support
Antonyms
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weaknesssomething that does not provide strength
minor detailsomething less central or important
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Mainstay word family
Base word
mainstay
noun
mainstays
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