ad. Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
ad. To the greatest extent; most.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ad. For the greatest part; for the most part; chiefly; in the main.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
For the greatest part; for the most part; chiefly; mainly; generally.
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ad. in large part; mainly or chiefly
ad. usually; as a rule
Word Usage
"Partly because that's the establishment that babysits the Rams every week … but mostly because their playoff picture is * mostly* set. this week it's all about the AFC."