mostly
gb/mˈoʊstli/ us/mˈoʊstli/
A2
Anh
~ 2300
Các nghĩa
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adverb
A2
relation
1
mainly or for the most part
Used to say that something is true for most of the time, people, or things, but not all.
Mẫu sử dụng:
mostly [clause/adjective/noun phrase]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mostly' with 'most'. 'Mostly' is an adverb, while 'most' can be an adjective or adverb with different grammar patterns.
Từ đồng nghĩa
mainly (Slightly more formal and neutral; interchangeable in most contexts.)
|
largely (Often used in more formal writing; emphasizes extent.)
Từ trái nghĩa
rarely (Opposite in terms of frequency or extent.)
|
hardly ever (Colloquial opposite, stressing very low occurrence.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
mostly true
|mostly peaceful
|mostly accurate
|mostly sunny
|mostly agree
Chủ đề
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The meeting was mostly about budget planning.
- She is mostly happy with her new job.
- It will be mostly sunny tomorrow.
- The film was mostly well-received by critics.
- I mostly agree with what you said.
Ví dụ cho người học
- It is mostly warm in summer.
- I am mostly tired after work.
- The food here is mostly good.
- He is mostly quiet in class.
Ngữ pháp
Cách diễn đạt
mostly peaceful
1/mˈoʊstli pˈisfəl/
fixed phrase
peaceful for the most part
Used to describe events or situations that are calm and without violence most of the time.
Ví dụ
- The protest was mostly peaceful despite a few tense moments.
- Life in the village is mostly peaceful.
mostly sunny
1/mˈoʊstli sˈʌni/
fixed phrase
sunny most of the time
Used in weather reports to say that the day will have sun for most of the time, with some clouds.
Ví dụ
- Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a chance of showers.
- The forecast says it will be mostly sunny this afternoon.
mostly true
1/mˈoʊstli tɹˈu/
fixed phrase
true in most respects
Used to say that something is correct in most ways, but not completely.
Ví dụ
- Her statement was mostly true, but she left out some details.
- The article is mostly true, though a few facts are wrong.