a (also in, of) party: partly; somewhat, a little. Also with modifying word, as in (also a) great party: to a great extent, for the most part. for…

for (also †be, in) the most part (also †deal, †party): usually, generally, in general, on the whole, in most cases; as regards the greater or…

for (the) most part: as regards the greatest or greater part; in most cases, on the whole, mostly. for the more part: as regards the greater part…

for (the) most part: as regards the greatest or greater part; in most cases, on the whole, mostly. for the more part: as regards the greater part…

Of a numerical aggregate, proportion, etc. Frequently modifying a noun denoting a part or proportion, esp. in much deal: a great part; (also as an…

In the main, for the most part. Obsolete.

In phrases used adverbially. for the most: for the most part. Obsolete.

in (also for) the generality: in the majority of cases; for the most part; (also occasionally) in general terms. Now rare.

for the general: for the most part. Obsolete.

(In sense 3.) in (also †for, †on, †upon) the main: for the most part; in all essential points; mainly. †the main of all: the most important point…

Copiously, abundantly; extensively, greatly, considerably; on a large scale.

For the most or greater part; in most cases; in the main; mostly.

Phrase. in chief. Chiefly; mainly, principally.

For the most part; in the main; as the chief thing, chiefly, principally.

In other allusive and proverbial uses. nine times (parts,etc.) out of (also in, of) ten: the great majority of times, etc.; (in) almost all cases.

For a great or the most part; mainly, chiefly. Obsolete. rare.

as a rule: normally, generally.