principal
Definitions
First in order of importance; main or primary.
A person for whom another acts as an agent or representative.
A sum of money lent or invested on which interest is paid.
Examples
The principal of the school addressed the students during the morning assembly.
The principal reason for our delay was the unexpected heavy traffic on the highway.
She invested the principal amount in a high-yield savings account to earn interest.
Synonyms
Antonyms
minor secondary subordinate supplementary auxiliary lesser unimportant