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
Example Sentences
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The economics of certain business models, such as robots-as-a-service, also remain mostly untested and have not been a proven success for at least one humanoid company, Agility, according to a regulatory filing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
The care is mostly left to Sarah and Robert, who move into David’s bungalow, sleeping on the floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The US defence department said last year Beijing had likely considered establishing military facilities in around 20 countries, mostly in Africa and Asia -- not including Laos.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
I’m mostly living the self-fulfilling prophecy of the nunnery, though I have recently made a Bumble profile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Dad always considered him mostly an absentee father.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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