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Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.not-comparable
- They're mostly good people, although they have made a few mistakes.
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To the greatest extent; most.not-comparableobsolete
- She was to be their chosen visitor, she was to be for weeks under the same roof with the person whose society she mostly prized [...]!
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Synonym of probably, likely.Indianot-comparableproscribed
syn. by and large · in the main · more often than not · largely · predominantly · principally · all in all · all things considered · altogether · broadly · as a rule · basically
ant. almost · slightly