mostly

Word parts

most + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈməʊstli/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmoʊstli/

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Adverb

Positive mostly

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is mostly true, empty, sunny, etc., it is close to 100% so.
   • Synonyms: mainly and largely
   • Antonym: completely

   The cup was mostly empty.

   Mostly, it should be sunny today.

Related words

• most