mostly

• Adverbe signifiant « principalement », « en grande partie » ou « dans la plupart des cas ». Il est utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose est vrai ou applicable dans une large mesure, mais pas complètement ni universellement.

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.

   pour la plupart

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

   Synonymeschieflygenerallylargelymainlypredominantlyprimarilytypicallyusually

   Antonymesbarelyhardlyrarelyscarcelyseldom

2. Mainly or chieflyA2formal

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

   principalement

   • 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.

   Synonymeschieflyfor the most partlargelymainlyon the wholepredominantlyprimarilyprincipally