mostly

adverb

most·​ly ˈmōst-lē How to pronounce mostly (audio)
: for the greatest part : mainly

Examples of mostly in a Sentence

the weather this month has been mostly mild
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Expect mostly sunny skies with widespread smoke throughout the day. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025 So far, the protests have been centered mostly in downtown LA near City Hall and a federal detention center where some immigrants are being held. Krysta Fauria, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025 Since playing lawyer Peter Penny, Germann has focused mostly on TV, carving out a steady run of memorable roles on ABC shows like Once Upon a Time (2016), Grey's Anatomy (2017-2025), and Will Trent (2023-2024). EW.com, 12 June 2025 Reliance reported sales of $114 billion, up from $109 billion last year, and was largely insulated from global headwinds with its revenue driven mostly by domestic demand. Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for mostly

Word History

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mostly was in 1563

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“Mostly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mostly. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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mostly

adverb
most·​ly ˈmōst-lē How to pronounce mostly (audio)
: for the greatest part : mainly

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