Definitions
- Used to indicate that something is the main or most important thing. - Referring to the primary or fundamental aspect of something. - Talking about the initial or starting point of a process or action.
- Used to indicate that something occurs or exists to a great extent or in the majority of cases. - Referring to something that is almost entirely or predominantly true. - Talking about something that is mostly true, but not always.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs.
- 2Both words are used to indicate the degree or extent of something.
- 3Both words convey a sense of importance or significance.
- 4Both words can be used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
- 5Both words can be used to introduce a sentence or clause.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Primarily emphasizes the main or most important aspect of something, while mostly indicates that something occurs or exists to a great extent, but not necessarily as the main focus.
- 2Usage: Primarily is often used in formal or academic contexts, while mostly is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Intensity: Primarily implies a higher degree of importance or significance than mostly.
- 4Position: Primarily is usually placed before the verb or adjective it modifies, while mostly can be placed before or after the word it modifies.
- 5Scope: Primarily is more narrow in scope, while mostly can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Remember this!
Primarily and mostly are both adverbs used to indicate the degree or extent of something. However, primarily emphasizes the main or most important aspect of something, while mostly indicates that something occurs or exists to a great extent, but not necessarily as the main focus. Additionally, primarily is often used in formal or academic contexts, while mostly is more commonly used in everyday language.
