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phraseFor the most part means mostly or usually. For the most part they kept out of local disputes. Professors, for the most part, are firmly committed to teaching, not research. Synonyms: mainly, largely, generally, chiefly More Synonyms of for the most part See full dictionary entry for partfor the most part in British English See full dictionary entry for most for the most part in British English See full dictionary entry for part for the most part in American English in the greatest part or to the greatest extent; mostly; generally See full dictionary entry for part Examples of 'for the most part' in a sentencefor the most part Speaking in French that would, for the most part, have made Mademoiselle shriek with horror, they continued their discussion.Only four of them, and they were short and boring for the most part.He had already entered the woods, small, twisted trees for the most part, yet making darkness more impenetrable.Ron slept in the van for the most part; the exorbitant parking fee was still infinitely cheaper than a hotel room. Chinese translation of 'for the most part' - (= usually, generally)
大抵 (dàdǐ)
See part (sense 13) Nearby words offor the most part - for the duration of the holiday/his stay
- for the good of sb
- for the moment
- for the most part
- for the past few/3 days
- for the sake of
- for the third year in succession
Definition generally For the most part, they try to keep out of local disputes. See partAdditional synonymsDefinition mainly or mostly a committee composed of leaders of the rival factions Synonyms mainly, largely, usually, mostly, in general, on the whole, predominantly, in the mainDefinition not specifically Ivan made a few mistakes but was generally happy with his form. Synonyms broadly, mainly, mostly, principally, on the whole, predominantly, in the main, for the most partDefinition on the whole In the main, children are taboo in the workplace. Synonyms on the whole, generally, mainly, mostly, in general, for the most partNearby words offor the most part - for someone's sake
- for sure
- for the hell of it
- for the most part
- for the present
- for the record
- for the time being
Additional synonymsDefinition principally I largely work with people who are already motivated. Synonyms mainly, generally, chiefly, widely, mostly, principally, primarily, considerably, predominantly, extensively, by and large, as a rule, to a large extent, to a great extent Definition almost entirely I am working with mostly highly motivated people. Synonyms mainly, largely, chiefly, principally, primarily, above all, on the whole, predominantly, for the most part, almost entirely Definition in general On the whole, people are travelling for pleasure much more these days. Synonyms generally, in general, for the most part, as a rule, chiefly, mainly, mostly, principally, on average, predominantly, in the main, to a large extent, as a general rule, generally speaking This is principally because the major export markets are slowing. Synonyms mainly, largely, chiefly, especially, particularly, mostly, primarily, above all, predominantly, in the main, for the most part, first and foremost |