mostly
A2
adv
Freq #2296
Meanings
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1
adv
Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
They're mostly good people, although they have made a few mistakes.
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2
adv
To the greatest extent; most.
She was to be their chosen visitor, she was to be for weeks under the same roof with the person whose society she mostly prized [...]!
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3
adv
in large part
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4
adv
usually
Etymology
From most + -ly.