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mostly

[mohst-lee]

adverb

  1. for the most most much part; in the main.

    The work is mostly done.

  2. chiefly; principally.

  3. generally; customarily.



mostly

/ ˈəʊٱɪ /

adverb

  1. almost entirely; chiefly

  2. on many or most occasions; usually

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mostly1

First recorded in 1585–95; most + -ly
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Broadcasts have depicted rescue crews picking through the rubble of destroyed buildings to extricate survivors in cities mostly untouched in previous bouts of violence, such as Tel Aviv.

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The mostly white moths stood out in the sooty environment and became easy prey for predators.

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It has operated mostly in wealthy enclaves of southern England since 2019 and, for a fee, its team of ex-police or ex-army guards can patrol villages, looking for burglars and car thieves.

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While Leicester managed to take their ensemble of departing stars to Twickenham for their "last dance", the final was mostly played to Bath's tune.

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I wanted to write about that, but Eldon said he’s mostly retired and doesn’t need the publicity.

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