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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It was mostly filmed in south Wales at locations including Merthyr Mawr in Bridgend county, the Gower peninsula, and Brecon, in Powys.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
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
European stock indexes were mostly lower at the open, as investors recalibrated after last week’s strength.
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
Now he knew him mostly in profile from the passenger seat.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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