mostly
/ˈməʊstli/ · /ˈmoʊstli/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1816 in the learning path
主要地；大多
Definitions
adv. mainly, or for the largest part
主要地；大多
Example
My weekend was mostly spent cooking and reading.
我的周末大部分时间都用来做饭和看书了。
In many rural areas, residents rely mostly on private vehicles because public transport services are limited.
在许多农村地区，由于公共交通服务有限，居民主要依靠私家车出行。
Collocations
- mostly sunny
- mostly made of
- mostly because
Word family
- most (adv.)
Synonyms
- mainly
- largely
- chiefly
Usage tip
mostly指大部分情况；almost指差一点或几乎。
FAQ
- What does mostly mean?
- mainly, or for the largest part
- How is mostly pronounced?
- UK /ˈməʊstli/, US /ˈmoʊstli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
