What is another word for for most?

Pronunciation: [fɔː mˈə͡ʊst] (IPA)

The phrase "for most" can be synonymous with several other phrases and expressions, such as "usually", "typically", or "generally speaking". Additionally, "for the most part", "mostly", and "in most cases" can also convey the same meaning. These phrases are often used to describe a situation or a trend that applies to the majority of a group or population. Other times, they can refer to a general rule or expectation that holds true most of the time. In any case, using an appropriate synonym for "for most" can help to add variety to one's language and convey the intended meaning more precisely.

What are the hypernyms for For most?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    large number, majority, Majority of them, Most of them, The greater part, The vast majority.

Famous quotes with For most

  • But like the rest of the country, Maine has reached an impasse, for most of the mercury that fouls our skies, waters and land comes from outside our borders.
    Tom Allen
  • Feminism is dated? Yes, for privileged women like my daughter and all of us here today, but not for most of our sisters in the rest of the world who are still forced into premature marriage, prostitution, forced labor - they have children that they don't want or they cannot feed.
    Isabel Allende
  • I have suffered from depression for most of my life. It is an illness.
    Adam Ant
  • I began taking liberties a long time ago; now it is standard practice for most directors to ignore the rules.
    Michelangelo Antonioni
  • I was completely nuts for most of my life.
    Roseanne Barr

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