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Mostly

adverb
/ˈmoʊstli/

Meaning

mainly; for the most part; usually
for the most part; mainly

Example Sentences

The students are mostly from local schools.

She is mostly interested in art and literature.

Synonyms

mainly, primarily, chiefly, largely, generally
Entry 1
mainly, primarily, chiefly, largely, generally
Entry 2
mainly, generally, primarily, largely, chiefly

Antonyms

rarely, seldom, minority, scarcely, occasionally
Entry 1
rarely, seldom, minority
Entry 2
rarely, scarcely, occasionally

Collocations

mostly used, mostly made, mostly because, mostly from, mostly true, mostly peaceful, mostly about
Entry 1
mostly used, mostly made, mostly because, mostly from
Entry 2
mostly true, mostly peaceful, mostly about, mostly because

Related Vocabularies

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
in a clear and exact way
at that time; next in order of time or place
Without a doubt; certainly.
early; in good time
in, at, or to a place that is not known or specified

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