mostly
/ˈmoʊstli/
adverb
Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
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Adverb 2 meanings
Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
“They're mostly good people, although they have made a few mistakes.”
Synonym of probably, likely.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From most + -ly. The sense “probably” is a calque from Indian languages such as Tamil அனேகமாக (aṉēkamāka).
Similar and opposite words
MOSTLY at a glance
MOSTLY has 6 letters and scores 11 points in Scrabble (M 3 + O 1 + S 1 + T 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 12 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,524 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with mostly
All rhymesOne letter away
- COSTLY11
- HOSTLY12
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