Mostly - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Mostly means something happens or is true more than half the time but not completely. It indicates a large part or majority, often leaving room for exceptions. Example: She mostly eats vegetables.
Definition:
To a great extent; generally or usually.
Synonyms:
mainly, largely, predominantly, chiefly
Part of Speech:
adverb
Antonyms:
rarely, seldom
Common Collocations:
mostly sunny, mostly harmless, mostly silent, mostly true, mostly finished
Derivatives:
most, almost
Usage Tips:
Use "mostly" to indicate something happens more often than not but not always entirely.
Common Phrases:
for the most part, in the main, by and large
Etymology:
Derived from Old English "mǣst," meaning greatest in amount or degree.
Examples:
- 1. The sky is mostly clear today.
- 2. She mostly eats vegetables for lunch.
- 3. The book was mostly about adventure.
- 4. They are mostly friendly to newcomers.