How to Use "Mostly" with Example Sentences

mostly (adv): usually; mainly

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Used with verbs:

"Robberies mostly occur during the day."
(occur, happen)

"We mostly rely on donations."
(rely, depend on)

"I mostly remember the smell."
(remember)

"The decision mostly concerns upper management."
(concerns, affects)

"She mostly concentrates on her studies."
(concentrates, focuses)

"The dessert mostly consists of chocolate."
(consists, contains)

"He mostly works from home."
(works, operates)

Used with adjectives:

"The weather this weekend will be mostly cloudy."
(cloudy, sunny, dry, rainy)

"The sky is mostly empty."
(empty)

"I was mostly concerned about you."
(concerned, right)

"The improvements on the house are mostly cosmetic."
(cosmetic, superficial)

"She is mostly upset at her parents."
(upset, angry, disappointed)