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for the most part

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɚ ðə ˌmoʊst ˈpɑːrt/ · UK /fə ðə ˌməʊst ˈpɑːt/

for the most part means: In most cases or in most ways, although there may be some exceptions.

adverb

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In most cases or in most ways, although there may be some exceptions.

  • For the most part, I enjoyed the trip.
  • The repairs are finished for the most part.
  • Our neighbours were, for the most part, friendly and helpful.

Similar words: mostly, generally, largely

Common phrases: for the most part, for the most part successful

Questions about for the most part

What does for the most part mean?

In most cases or in most ways, although there may be some exceptions.

What is for the most part in other languages?

Türkçe: çoğunlukla · Español: en su mayor parte · Français: pour la plupart · Deutsch: größtenteils · Italiano: per la maggior parte · 日本語: 大部分は

How do you pronounce for the most part?

In American English /fɚ ðə ˌmoʊst ˈpɑːrt/; in British English /fə ðə ˌməʊst ˈpɑːt/.

How do you use for the most part in a sentence?

For the most part, I enjoyed the trip. The repairs are finished for the most part.

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