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Definition of mostly

mostly

/ˈmoʊst.li/
Adjective:most
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• adverb

1

As regards the greater part or number; mainly, predominantly, or chiefly.

Example

"The audience at the lecture consisted mostly of graduate students and visiting professors."

2

On most occasions; usually or generally.

Example

"We mostly eat dinner at home during the week and save restaurants for special occasions."

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• Rhymes for mostly

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mote

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective and determiner 'most' (from Old English 'mæst', meaning greatest) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mostly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mostly
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