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mostly
adverb most·ly \ˈmōst-lē\
—used to say that a statement you are making is true or correct at most times or that it describes a usual situation or condition
: almost all or almost completely
Full Definition of MOSTLY
: for the greatest part : mainly
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First Known Use of MOSTLY
1563
Related to MOSTLY
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- altogether, basically, by and large, generally, largely, mainly, chiefly, overall, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially
MOSTLY Defined for Kids
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adverb most·ly \ˈmōst-lē\
Definition of MOSTLY for Kids
: for the greatest part <The story was mostly untrue.>
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