The Opposite(Antonym) of “mostly”
The antonyms of mostly are partly and occasionally. The antonyms convey a different degree or frequency of occurrence.
Explore all Antonyms of “mostly”
Definitions and Examples of partly, occasionally
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To some extent; not completely.
Example
I was partly responsible for the project's failure.
At infrequent or irregular intervals; from time to time.
Example
He occasionally goes to the gym but is not a regular there.
Key Differences: partly vs occasionally
- 1Partly implies that something is incomplete or not fully done, while mostly implies that something is almost entirely done.
- 2Occasionally implies that something happens infrequently or irregularly, while mostly implies that something happens most of the time.
Effective Usage of partly, occasionally
- 1Clarify Meaning: Use partly and occasionally to clarify the degree or frequency of occurrence.
- 2Express Probability: Use mostly to express a high probability or likelihood of something happening.
- 3Avoid Ambiguity: Incorporate antonyms in writing to avoid ambiguity and convey precise meaning.
Remember this!
The antonyms of mostly are partly and occasionally. Use partly to indicate that something is incomplete or not fully done, and occasionally to indicate that something happens infrequently or irregularly. Use mostly to express a high probability or likelihood of something happening. Incorporate these antonyms in writing to avoid ambiguity and convey precise meaning.
