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Definition mostly in American English

mostly adverb

adverb
/ˈmoʊs(t)li/
1

usually, most of the time, or in most situations

Example

We mostly listen to rock music.

Example

Mostly, he avoids conflict.

Synonyms and related words
usually generally normally mainly largely mostly
1.1

used for saying what the largest part of something is like or consists of

Example

a group of reporters, mostly American

Example

The panel consists mostly of local businessmen.

Synonyms and related words
mainly largely mostly
1.2

generally

Example

Tonight's going to be mostly cloudy.

Synonyms and related words
mainly largely mostly
1.3

used for emphasizing the main reason or purpose of something

Example

The majority said they work mostly because they need the money.

Example

This machine was used mostly for agricultural work.

Synonyms and related words
mainly largely mostly
2

almost all, almost completely

Example

He also carries the flag for the millions of Americans -- mostly all Republicans -- who were reflexively repulsed by Obama and the coalition that elected him.

Example

Their shoes are mostly all plastic and fake leather.

Definition mostly in American English