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Another word for mostly
Choosing another word for mostly depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
As regards the greater part or number; mainly, predominantly, or chiefly.
Usage Example
"The audience at the lecture consisted mainly of graduate students and visiting professors."
Strongest
mainly
predominantly
chiefly
largely
primarily
principally
for the most part
Strong
by and large
in the main
overall
• adverb (Context 2)
On most occasions; usually or generally.
Usage Example
"We usually eat dinner at home during the week and save restaurants for special occasions."
Strongest
usually
generally
normally
ordinarily
typically
Strong
commonly
frequently
habitually
customarily
routinely
Opposites of mostly
The opposite of mostly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
seldom
rarely
hardly ever
infrequently
scarcely ever
never
minimally
slightly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mostly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mostly