Mainstay

Synonyms of mainstay

• anchor
• backbone
• pillar

Antonyms of mainstay

• marginal
• periphery
• fringe

Collocations of mainstay

mainstay of

Frequency: 85 %

Education is a mainstay of a successful society.

mainstay in

Frequency: 70 %

She was a mainstay in the community, always willing to help others.

mainstay for

Frequency: 60 %

Exercise is a mainstay for maintaining good health.

Idiomatic Expressions for mainstay

• Phrase: a mainstay in
  Meaning: a person or thing that is consistently present or reliable in a particular situation
  Usage: He has been a mainstay in the company for over 10 years.