Definitions

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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In Canada, about 96% of assisted-dying requests in 2024 were granted to people whose death was forseeable - mostly terminal cancer patients.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The companies that can provision these services are seeing rapid growth and substantial improvements in their contract terms, mostly resulting in improved gross margin.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

And now that job hunting has gone mostly online, it’s never been easier to apply for a job.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

They said they discovered that many of the new pro-Steyer accounts seemed to be run by influencers — mostly women — who had previously created different social media accounts to hawk other products.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

It wasn’t easy because the other boys mostly wanted him out of the way.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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