Definitions for mostly
ˈmoʊst limost·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. largely, mostly, for the most partadverb

   in large part; mainly or chiefly

   "These accounts are largely inactive"

2. by and large, generally, more often than not, mostlyadverb

   usually; as a rule

   "by and large it doesn't rain much here"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. mostlyadverb

   Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.

   They're mostly good people, although they have made a few mistakes.

2. mostlyadverb

   To the greatest extent; most.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mostlyadverb

   For the greatest part.

   Etymology: from most.

   This image of God, namely, natural reason, if totally or mostly defaced, the right of government doth cease. Francis Bacon.

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1. mostly

   Mostly is an adverb that refers to the majority or larger part of something. It denotes primarily, largely, or chiefly. It's often used to indicate that a particular thing is true or happens for the greater part of the time or in most cases.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mostlyadverb

   for the greatest part; for the most part; chiefly; in the main

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'mostly' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2669

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'mostly' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2320

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'mostly' in Adverbs Frequency: #210

How to pronounce mostly?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say mostly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mostly in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mostly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of mostly in a Sentence

1. Kristin Knutzen:

   These hip-hop music videos are showing tobacco and marijuana, and they're being viewed billions of times, mostly by teens and young adults, and this really increases the likelihood that these young people will start using or be interested in using tobacco and marijuana themselves.

2. Markus Schranner:

   German statistics say that companies started by women are mostly companies in less risky areas, not with a goal to grow huge, we just hope we can accelerate change.

3. Andrew Ziem:

   A few days ago I had just reordered the cloths from the printer and was mostly keeping up with signing them, but yesterday sales went through the roof. I panicked as I saw them selling out so fast because I do not like back orders, and I don't know how I am going to sign them all.

4. Kate Andersen Brower:

   While her role is mostly symbolic, most modern first ladies have proven they can make real change and have a genuine impact on the policies they choose to champion, i think this upcoming trip to Africa sends a strong message that the US is engaged in the region and helps combat the statements reportedly made by her husband about the continent.

5. James Hong:

   Any other movie that demanded an Asian lead most of the time was played by Caucasian actors with their eyes taped up and their little teeth, i ended up in the early career mostly playing laundrymen, or persecuted Chinamen... it was tough, very tough, to get out of the mold.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mostly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mostly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=mostly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mostly