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Mostly

ˈmoʊs(t)li
Erittäin Yleinen
~ 2200
~ 2200, Erittäin Yleinen
Sanaston esiintymis- ja tärkeysindeksi osoittaa, kuinka usein sana esiintyy tietyssä kielessä. Mitä pienempi luku, sitä useammin sanaa käytetään. Yleisimmin käytetyt sanat vaihtelevat tyypillisesti noin 1:stä 4000:een. Tämä tärkeysindeksi auttaa sinua keskittymään hyödyllisimpiin sanoihin kielenoppimisprosessin aikana.
Mainly or for the most part, Usually or generally, In the majority of cases or instances

Mostly - Merkitykset

Mainly or for the most part

Esimerkki: She mostly prefers to work in silence.
Usage: informalKonteksti: everyday conversations
Huomautus: Used to indicate something that happens most of the time but not necessarily always.

Usually or generally

Esimerkki: I mostly eat vegetarian food, but sometimes I enjoy a steak.
Usage: neutralKonteksti: various contexts
Huomautus: Implies a regular occurrence without being absolute.

In the majority of cases or instances

Esimerkki: The team mostly agrees on the new project proposal.
Usage: formalKonteksti: academic or professional settings
Huomautus: Suggests a high percentage or consensus.

Mostlyn synonyymit

mostly

Primarily or generally; mainly or largely.
Esimerkki: She mostly prefers tea over coffee.
Huomautus: None

chiefly

Mainly or principally; for the most part.
Esimerkki: The event is chiefly aimed at raising awareness about climate change.
Huomautus: Slightly more formal and emphasizes the primary aspect.

predominantly

Mainly or mostly; having the most importance or influence.
Esimerkki: The population of the city is predominantly young.
Huomautus: Emphasizes the dominating or prevailing aspect.

mainly

For the most part; chiefly or principally.
Esimerkki: The concert was mainly attended by teenagers.
Huomautus: Similar to 'mostly' but may imply a higher degree of focus.

Mostlyn ilmaisut ja yleiset fraasit

for the most part

This phrase means mainly or generally, indicating that something is true in most cases or to a large extent.
Esimerkki: For the most part, I enjoy working from home.
Huomautus: This phrase provides a more nuanced and specific emphasis on the predominant aspect of a situation compared to simply using 'mostly.'

most of the time

This phrase indicates that something happens or is true frequently or on a regular basis, but not necessarily always.
Esimerkki: I am at home most of the time during the weekends.
Huomautus: It emphasizes the regularity or frequency of an event or situation rather than just stating that it occurs in the majority of cases.

more often than not

This idiom means that something happens more frequently than it does not happen; most of the time.
Esimerkki: More often than not, she chooses to walk rather than take the bus.
Huomautus: It highlights the tendency or likelihood of a particular outcome occurring, suggesting a higher frequency of the action or event than the word 'mostly' conveys.

primarily

This adverb indicates that something is the main or most important aspect of a situation.
Esimerkki: The company primarily focuses on sustainability in its business practices.
Huomautus: It suggests a central or leading role in a particular context, emphasizing the primary or fundamental nature of something rather than just its majority presence.

largely

This adverb means mostly or mainly, indicating that something is true to a great extent.
Esimerkki: The success of the project was largely due to the efforts of the team.
Huomautus: It emphasizes the significant or substantial contribution of a particular factor to an outcome, going beyond just stating that it constitutes the majority.

in general

This phrase means as a whole or overall, indicating a broad statement that applies broadly.
Esimerkki: In general, people prefer to avoid conflict.
Huomautus: It conveys a sense of universality or broad applicability, encompassing a wider scope of situations or conditions than the word 'mostly.'

on the whole

This idiom means considering everything; overall, taking all aspects into account.
Esimerkki: On the whole, the event was a success despite some minor issues.
Huomautus: It suggests a comprehensive evaluation or summary of a situation, encompassing all elements or factors involved, rather than focusing solely on the majority aspect.

Mostlyn jokapäiväiset (slangi) ilmaisut

mostly likely

Used to express a high probability or expectation of something happening.
Esimerkki: She will mostly likely be late for the meeting.
Huomautus: The addition of 'likely' emphasizes the probability over just saying 'mostly'.

mostly not

Indicates a strong preference or tendency against something.
Esimerkki: I'm mostly not a fan of horror movies.
Huomautus: The addition of 'not' reverses the meaning of 'mostly' to indicate a negative inclination.

mostly all

Refers to nearly all or the majority of something.
Esimerkki: I've eaten mostly all of the cake.
Huomautus: The inclusion of 'all' emphasizes that nearly all or everything has been consumed.

mostly gone

Indicates that there is very little of something left.
Esimerkki: The cookies are mostly gone now.
Huomautus: The usage of 'gone' adds a sense of depletion or near completion compared to just saying 'mostly'.

mostly done

Implies that a task or project is almost completed but may require minor finishing touches.
Esimerkki: The project is mostly done, just a few final touches left.
Huomautus: The addition of 'done' suggests a nearing completion compared to using 'mostly' alone.

mostly there

Indicates being close to achieving or understanding something with a small amount left to do.
Esimerkki: I'm mostly there with understanding the concept, just a bit more to go.
Huomautus: The use of 'there' implies proximity to completion or understanding compared to solely using 'mostly'.

mostly though

Indicates focusing on one particular reason or aspect amidst several factors.
Esimerkki: I had a great time at the party, mostly though because of the music.
Huomautus: The addition of 'though' highlights a specific reason within a broader context, emphasizing a particular aspect over others.

Mostly - Esimerkit

Mostly, I prefer to stay at home on weekends.
She mostly eats vegetarian food.
The book is mostly about the history of the city.

Mostlyn kielioppi

Mostly - Adverbi (Adverb) / Adverbi (Adverb)
Perusmuoto: mostly
Conjugations
Adverbi (Adverb): mostly
Tavut, Tavujen Erotus ja Paino
mostly sisältää 2 tavua: most • ly
Foneettinen transkriptio: ˈmōst-lē
most ly , ˈmōst lē (Punainen tavu on painotettu)

Mostly - Tärkeys ja käyttötaajuus

Sanaston esiintymis- ja tärkeysindeksi osoittaa, kuinka usein sana esiintyy tietyssä kielessä. Mitä pienempi luku, sitä useammin sanaa käytetään. Yleisimmin käytetyt sanat vaihtelevat tyypillisesti noin 1:stä 4000:een.
mostly: ~ 2200 (Erittäin Yleinen).
Tämä tärkeysindeksi auttaa sinua keskittymään hyödyllisimpiin sanoihin kielenoppimisprosessin aikana.
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