In general, usually. For example, For the most part she is very good-humored, or The committee members agree for the most part. [Late 1300s] Also see the synonyms
by and large; on the whole.
for the most part
| Idioms: for the most part |
| WordNet: for the most part |
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The adverb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
in large part; mainly or chiefly
Synonyms: largely, mostly
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