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单词 mostly
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mostly

UK /ˈməʊs(t)li/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    usually, most of the time, or in most situations

    We listen to rock music mostly.

    Mostly, he avoids conflict.

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    Usually
    Synonyms and related words

    Mainly
    1. 1a
      used for saying what the largest part of something is like or consists of

      a group of journalists, mostly American

      The panel consists mostly of local businessmen.

      Synonyms and related words

      Mainly
    2. 1b
      used for emphasizing the main reason or purpose of something
      mostly because:

      The majority said they work mostly because they need the money.

      mostly for:

      This machine was used mostly for agricultural work.

      Synonyms and related words

      Mainly
    3. 1c
      generally

      Tonight’s going to be mostly cloudy.

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      Mainly
  2. 2

    mostly all

    informalAmerican
    almost all, almost completely
    He also carries the flag for the millions of Americans — mostly all Republicans — who were reflexively repulsed by Obama and the coalition that elected him.
    Their shoes are mostly all plastic and fake leather.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 16/10/2017

mostly

US /ˈmoʊs(t)li/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    usually, most of the time, or in most situations

    We mostly listen to rock music.

    Mostly, he avoids conflict.

    Synonyms and related words

    Usually
    Synonyms and related words

    Mainly
    1. 1a
      used for saying what the largest part of something is like or consists of

      a group of reporters, mostly American

      The panel consists mostly of local businessmen.

      Synonyms and related words

      Mainly
    2. 1b
      generally

      Tonight’s going to be mostly cloudy.

      Synonyms and related words

      Mainly
    3. 1c
      used for emphasizing the main reason or purpose of something
      mostly because:

      The majority said they work mostly because they need the money.

      mostly for:

      This machine was used mostly for agricultural work.

      Synonyms and related words

      Mainly
  2. 2

    mostly all

    informalAmerican
    almost all, almost completely
    He also carries the flag for the millions of Americans — mostly all Republicans — who were reflexively repulsed by Obama and the coalition that elected him.
    Their shoes are mostly all plastic and fake leather.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 16/10/2017
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