mostly

[mohst-lee] / ˈmoʊst li /

ADVERB

generally, mainly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chiefly essentially frequently largely often particularly predominantly principally regularly usually

WEAK

above all almost entirely as a rule customarily for the most part in many instances many times most often on the whole overall primarily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

infrequently rarely seldom

Example Sentences

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Still, the pouches are becoming more popular among mostly male tech workers who are looking for an edge as the pace of artificial-intelligence innovation has led to hypercompetitive work environments across Silicon Valley.

From The Wall Street Journal

Economic data published since the December meeting have mostly looked reassuring, although delays and technical challenges caused by the recent government shutdown have undercut the data’s value to policymakers.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is no accident that most of the world’s professionally managed pension funds, including all those in U.S. states and towns, invest in a portfolio that is mostly stocks.

From MarketWatch

Whatever play-calling magic Kelly mustered at Ohio State didn’t translate in the NFL, where in years past he had mostly failed in head coaching assignments with the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles.

From Los Angeles Times

mostly

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