All mainly synonyms
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M m adv mainly
- for the most part — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- chiefly — You use chiefly to indicate that a particular reason, emotion, method, or feature is the main or most important one.
- primarily — essentially; mostly; chiefly; principally: They live primarily from farming.
- principally — chiefly; mainly.
- predominantly — having ascendancy, power, authority, or influence over others; preeminent.
- on the whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
- in the main — chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company's main office; the main features of a plan.
- in general — of or relating to all persons or things belonging to a group or category: a general meeting of the employees.
- first and foremost — primarily
- usually — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- substantially — of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
- overall — overalls, (used with a plural verb) loose, sturdy trousers, usually with a bib or biblike piece to which shoulder straps are attached, originally worn over other trousers to protect them, as by factory workers or farmers. long waterproof leggings.
- mostly — for the most part; in the main: The work is mostly done.
- largely — to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect.
- generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
- above all — You say above all to indicate that the thing you are mentioning is the most important point.
adverb mainly
- essentially — Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person, thing, or situation.