Definitions

mostly

[mohst-lee] / ˈmoʊst li /

ADVERB

generally, mainly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chiefly essentially frequently largely often particularly predominantly principally regularly usually

WEAK

above all almost entirely as a rule customarily for the most part in many instances many times most often on the whole overall primarily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

infrequently rarely seldom

Example Sentences

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Mission San Juan Capistrano was mostly empty as I walked in with a map and a handheld speaker that played short, recorded narrations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

“Five years ago, port security was mostly about people and freight. Today, it’s about people, freight, software, hardware and airspace all at once,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

The skyline of the capital Tirana has been transformed, with a plethora of towers mostly designed by international architects.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Against left-handed hitting Sung-Mun Song, he threw mostly four-seam fastballs and splitters, finishing off the six-pitch at-bat with a sweeper, according to Statcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

Before running out the door, she tells Dad the four of us will be sleeping in the basement, which is part laundry room, part guest room, and mostly unfinished storage space.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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