mostly
Americanadverb
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for the most part; in the main.
The work is mostly done.
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chiefly; principally.
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generally; customarily.
adverb
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almost entirely; chiefly
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on many or most occasions; usually
Etymology
Origin of mostly
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Meanwhile, analog-chip names, which mostly serve the automobile and industrial markets, have outperformed the broader sector “as overall AI sentiment has soured,” Rasgon said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Because the Design District has no residences and is mostly retail, the census data relies only on residential data from the outskirts of the tract.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
The loss stemmed mostly from non-cash accounting charges linked to the company's rising valuation, the filing showed.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
“I’ve learned on the campaign trail that this is a saying that is mostly passed down through the women in the family,” she added.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
I’m mostly certain I made the right decision.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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