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   mostly

   /ˈməʊs(t)li/

   adverb

   • 1. as regards the greater part or number: "the culprits are mostly, but not exclusively, male" Similar mainlyfor the most parton the wholein the mainalmost entirelylargelychieflypredominantlyprincipallyprimarilysubstantially
   • ▪ usually; generally: "I made some good friends, but mostly met closed-minded people" Similar usuallygenerallyin generalas a general ruleas a ruleordinarilynormallycommonlycustomarilytypicallymost of the timealmost alwaysmore often than notmost oftenOpposite rarely

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   What does mostly mean in a sentence?

   • In the middle of the last century all organs were voiced on light wind pressure, mostly from an inch and a half to three inches. They mostly wore the placid expression of folks engaged in business affairs instead of the worried look of pleasure-seekers. Mostly definition: for the most part; in the main. See examples of MOSTLY used in a sentence.

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   What is another word for 'mostly'?

   • The synonyms for 'mostly' are mainly, primarily, and largely.

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   What is the verb form of mostly?

   • For the greatest part, mainly, generally, and usually are synonyms for mostly. It means 'to a large extent'. Mostly is an adverb and does not have a verb form. The correct answer to the question is that mostly cannot be converted into a verb.

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   What does mainly mean in English?

   • Mostly is an adverb that means ‘mainly’: … Dunnet Head is the northernmost part of the British mainland (= the part that is farther to the north than any other part). Which of you earns the most money? The kids loved the circus, and most of all the clowns. Joanne is the most intelligent person I know. I like most vegetables.

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   • Znaczenie Mostly, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     MOSTLY definicja: 1. mainly: 2. mainly: 3. in large degree...

   • Mostly Spanish Translation

     MOSTLY translate: principalmente, principalmente, casi...

   • Mostly: Arabic Translation

     MOSTLY translate: غالِبًا. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Mostly in Japanese

     MOSTLY translate: ほとんどは, 大部分（だいぶぶん）は, 大抵（たいてい）. Learn more...

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     MOSTLY translate: 通常. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Mostly is an adverb that means for the most part, in the main, or chiefly. It can also mean almost entirely or usually. See how to use mostly in sentences and its origin and history.

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