mostly

Definition

  • adverb: almost all or almost completely
  • adverb: for the greatest part
  • used to say that a statement you are making is true or correct at most times or that it describes a usual situation or condition

Examples

  • “What did you do this weekend?” “I worked in the yard, 'mostly'.” [=I spent most of my time working in the yard]

  • The people at the concert were 'mostly' older people. [=most of the people were older people]

  • He gets around 'mostly' [='mainly, chiefly'] by car. [=he usually uses a car to get around]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) but trust me on this. You're looking at Scarlet kicking you out of the house... ...and the kids wanting nothing to do with you as a negative, when in fact... - I guess it's mostly negative, isn't it? - Well, yeah. I had no upside for that. Hey! You're getting that big promotion today, right? (..)
    2009 17 Again