mostly

• Adverb, das bedeutet „hauptsächlich“, „großteils“ oder „in den meisten Fällen“. Es zeigt an, dass etwas in hohem Maße, aber nicht vollständig oder allgemein gilt.

An adverb meaning 'mainly,' 'for the most part,' or 'in the majority of cases.' It is used to indicate that something is true or applies to a large extent, but not completely or universally.

1. For the most partA2formal

   Used to indicate that something is true or happens in most cases.

   größtenteils

   • The students are mostly from the local area.
   • The weather is mostly sunny during the summer.
   • The audience was mostly composed of young people.

   Synonymechieflygenerallylargelymainlypredominantlyprimarilytypicallyusually

   Antonymebarelyhardlyrarelyscarcelyseldom

2. Mainly or chieflyA2formal

   Used to indicate the primary reason, purpose, or component.

   Hauptsächlich

   • The book is mostly about the history of the city.
   • She is mostly interested in classical music.
   • The project was mostly funded by private donations.

   Synonymechieflyfor the most partlargelymainlyon the wholepredominantlyprimarilyprincipally