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mostly

[ mohst-lee ]

adverb

  1. for the most most much part; in the main:

    The work is mostly done.

  2. chiefly; principally.
  3. generally; customarily.


mostly

/ ˈəʊٱɪ /

adverb

  1. almost entirely; chiefly
  2. on many or most occasions; usually
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mostly1

First recorded in 1585–95; most + -ly
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Manager Brad Lee said customers had mostly been polite about the increase but added there had been "a few shocked faces".

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The box office numbers come despite reviews for the film being mostly underwhelming.

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But his tattoos are his problem – notable now mostly for the fact that they would very likely prevent him from entering the armed forces if he today sought to enlist.

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The album has mostly been praised by critics.

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The workers, who asked not to be named, mostly laughed and shrugged when asked about the sweeping new tariffs that were announced by Trump at the White House on Wednesday.

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