mostly

adverb
UK: /ˈməʊstli/
US: /ˈmoʊstli/

  1. Generally or usually; in most instances.

    1. I mostly eat fruit for breakfast, it's simple. [ ] [ ]
    2. The audience mostly comprised students, although some teachers attended too. [ ] [ ]

  2. For the most part; mainly or chiefly.

    1. The population is mostly young people now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The work involves mostly computer-based tasks, but there are also meetings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mainly generally usually primarily chiefly largely

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mostly" in English means: Generally or usually; in most instances., For the most part; mainly or chiefly..

The phonetic transcription of "mostly" is /ˈməʊstli/ in British English and /ˈmoʊstli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mostly": mainly, generally, usually, primarily, chiefly, largely.

Example usage of "mostly": "I mostly eat fruit for breakfast, it's simple.". More examples on the page.