What is another word for mostly?
108 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ mˈə͡ʊstli], [ mˈəʊstli], [ m_ˈəʊ_s_t_l_i]
The word "mostly" is used to indicate that something occurs or exists in the majority of cases, but not always. Some synonyms for "mostly" might include: predominantly, largely, mostly, mainly, principally, primarily, mainly, for the most part, in general, on the whole, overall, generally, and typically. All of these words are useful to convey the idea that something is true the majority of the time. Depending on context and tone, some may be more appropriate than others. For instance, "predominantly" suggests a sense of dominance, while "typically" merely suggests a trend.
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Similar words for mostly:
- chiefly (adverb)
- generally (adverb)
- generally, mainly (adverb)
- habitually (adverb)
- largely (adverb)
- overall (adverb)
- usually (adverb)
- above all (adverb)
- for the most part (adverb)
- frequently (adverb)
- habitually (adverb)
- largely (adverb)
- mainly (adverb)
- other relevant words (adverb)
- overall (adverb)
- principally (adverb)
- other relevant words (noun)
- usually (noun)
- other synonyms
- chiefly
- mainly
- other relevant words
- usually
Synonyms for Mostly:
adv.
• chiefly (adverb) • generally (adverb) • generally, mainly (adverb) • habitually (adverb) • largely (adverb) • overall (adverb) • usually (adverb)adv
• above all (adverb) • for the most part (adverb) • frequently (adverb) • habitually (adverb)- oft.
- extravagantly,
- liberally,
- prodigiously,
- immoderately,
- Commodiously,
- copiously,
- voluminously,
- comprehensively,
- prodigally,
- in a grand manner.
- conventionally,
- once again,
- for the most part,
- on the whole,
- predominantly,
- now and again,
- in the first place,
- generally,
- at the bottom,
- by and large,
- in first place,
- typically,
- more often than not,
- on average,
- at bottom,
- broadly,
- routinely,
- all in all,
- as a rule,
- primarily,
- firstly,
- as is the custom,
- once and again,
- as usual,
- in the main,
- almost always,
- intrinsically,
- per usual,
- most often,
- now then,
- in substance,
- in general,
- in essence,
- basically,
- as is usual.
n.
• Other relevant words: (noun) • usually (noun)Other synonyms:
• chiefly • mainly • Other relevant words: • usually
How to use "Mostly" in context?
Aside from "mostly," there are a few other adverbs that are occasionally confused with each other. "Entirely," "virtually," and "nearly" are all adverbs that describe a complete or nearly complete state or situation. They are generally not used to describe actions or feelings.
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Equivalence
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Cardinal number
predominantly.
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Adjective
predominantly.
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Proper noun, singular
predominantly.
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Adverb
chiefly, predominantly.
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Cardinal number
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Independent
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Adjective
highest, particular.
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Proper noun, singular
generally, particularly.
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Adverb
approximately, basically, certainly, critically, crucially, disproportionately, dominantly, exclusively, extensively, firstly, fundamentally, generally, heavily, importantly, inherently, invariably, largely, most, namely, nearly, ordinarily, overwhelmingly, particular, particularly, practically, preponderantly, roughly, significantly, specially, specifically, substantially, traditionally, virtually, predominately, especiaily.
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Verb, past tense
centred, concentrated, emphasized, focussed, involved.
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Verb, base form
particularly.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Adjective
principally.
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Proper noun, singular
principally.
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Adverb
principally.
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Adjective
Homophones for Mostly:
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