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Detailed Synonyms for main idea in English. main idea: main idea [the ~] noun. the main idea the central thought; the keynote; the main idea; the basic principle; the central idea central thought [the ~] noun. keynote [the ~] noun. main idea [the ~] noun. basic principle [the ~] noun. central idea [the ~] noun.
Summary: How to Find the Main Idea ï The topic of a selection is the subject matter. It usually can be expressed in a word or phrase. ï The main idea of a selection is a complete sentence, what the writer wants you to understand about the topic. ï The main idea statement of a paragraph is called a topic sentence. ï The main idea statement of an essay is called a thesis or thesis statement. ï The main idea of a literary work is referred to as a theme. Summary (cont.) ï It is important to recognize the difference between the main idea statement and the supporting details.