Mostly meaning

What does “mostly” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“mostly” is an adverb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: in large part; mainly or chiefly.

mostly

adverb

  1. in large part; mainly or chiefly

    “These accounts are largely inactive”

  2. usually; as a rule

    “by and large it doesn't rain much here”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University