Mostly and Wholly

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Mostly

Mostly adverb - For the most part.
Usage example: the weather this month has been mostly mild
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Wholly is an antonym for mostly.
Nearby Word: most

Wholly

Wholly adverb - To a full extent or degree.
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Mostly is an antonym for wholly.
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Both words in one sentence

  • Basically, a group who decides to Start My Own and separates from a larger organization - holding the main beliefs or goals of the original, but are wholly or mostly evil.
    Source: Renegade Splinter Faction
  • Terry ended up becoming Batman all on his own, mostly through coincidence, wholly independent of his genetic heritage.
    Source: Secret Legacy
  • The issue is mostly ignored, but it doesn't appear to be wholly illegal for animals to eat other sentient animals.
    Source: Carnivore Confusion / Anime and Manga
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