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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U.S. stocks were mostly higher on Monday afternoon as technology stocks bounced back from Friday’s selloff.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

U.S. stocks closed mostly higher, led by the Nasdaq composite, as tech stocks made up some ground and Iran and Israel paused renewed strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

There are mostly students of color, myself and a Latino administrator.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He stayed mostly for his children and grandchildren, who were born in Britain.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But with me, I said, she was considerate and polite, and quite cooperative—well, mostly.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

mostly

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