* Adjective: This is the most common use, meaning "principal" or "most important."
* Example: "The main road was closed due to construction."
* Noun: It can refer to a pipe or conduit, usually for water.
* Example: "The main burst and flooded the basement."
* Verb: Less common, but it can mean "to be the principal part of" or "to make something the main part."
* Example: "The mayor mained the city's budget on infrastructure."
So, the part of speech depends on the context!