mostly

[mohst-lee]

adverb

1. for the most most much part; in the main.

   The work is mostly done.

2. chiefly; principally.

3. generally; customarily.

mostly

/ ˈməʊstlɪ /

adverb

1. almost entirely; chiefly

2. on many or most occasions; usually

Word History and Origins

Origin of mostly¹

First recorded in 1585–95; most + -ly

Example Sentences

Each of the children had been given £20 to spend at the fair - they had, however, mostly spent it on Labubu toys.

From BBC

Over the decades, the refinery and the city have coexisted, mostly without drama.

From Los Angeles Times

When you are working and your experiences are mostly coming through scripted, mostly fictional stuff, after a while, there’s that possibility that you start to feel a little disconnected from actual life and the world.

From Los Angeles Times

But, in a short series, with Philadelphia’s pitching fully rested and its injuries mostly healed, can the Dodgers really pull it off?

From Los Angeles Times

However, it was mostly smooth sailing from there.

From Los Angeles Times

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