Definitions
- Used to indicate that something is the primary or most important aspect of a situation. - Referring to the largest or most significant part of something. - Talking about something that occurs frequently or regularly.
- Used to indicate that something is true or applies to the greatest extent or degree. - Referring to something that occurs predominantly or in the majority of cases. - Talking about something that is almost entirely or completely true.
List of Similarities
- 1Both mainly and mostly are adverbs used to describe the extent or degree of something.
- 2Both can be used to indicate the primary or most significant aspect of a situation.
- 3Both can be used to describe something that occurs frequently or regularly.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Mainly is often used to describe the most important aspect of something, while mostly is used to describe something that is true or applies to the greatest extent or degree.
- 2Frequency: Mainly implies a higher frequency or occurrence than mostly.
- 3Emphasis: Mainly emphasizes the importance or significance of something, while mostly emphasizes the extent or degree of something.
- 4Position: Mainly is often used at the beginning of a sentence, while mostly can be used in various positions within a sentence.
- 5Connotation: Mainly can imply a sense of purpose or intention, while mostly can imply a sense of probability or likelihood.
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Remember this!
Mainly and mostly are both adverbs used to describe the extent or degree of something. However, mainly is often used to describe the most important aspect of something, while mostly is used to describe something that is true or applies to the greatest extent or degree.
