The difference between Mostly and Usually
When used as adverbs, mostly means mainly or chiefly, whereas usually means most of the time.
check bellow for the other definitions of Mostly and Usually
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Mostly as an adverb:
Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
Examples:
"They're mostly good people, although they have made a few mistakes."
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Mostly as an adverb (obsolete):
To the greatest extent; most.
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Usually as an adverb:
Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
Examples:
"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."
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Usually as an adverb:
Under normal conditions.
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- mostly vs predominantly
- mostly vs principally
- generally vs usually
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- commonly vs usually
- regularly vs usually
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- for the most part vs usually
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