English · Adjectives
mostly
/ˈmoʊstli/
[/ˈmoʊstli/]
mainly; usually
Beginneradverb
Definition
Mostly means in most cases or for the largest part.
Example
The students are mostly from this town.
The students are mostly from this town.
Etymology
From 'most', from Old English 'mast', plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe the main part of something or what is generally true.