For The Most Part

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /fɔr ðə moʊst pɑrt/

Definitions of for the most part

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically indicating the extent or degree of something

Example Sentences

A1 For the most part, she enjoys reading books in her free time.

A2 I like to eat healthy foods for the most part, but sometimes I indulge in junk food.

B1 For the most part, the new employees have adapted well to their roles.

B2 The project is going smoothly for the most part, but we may encounter some challenges along the way.

C1 For the most part, the company has been successful in implementing their new marketing strategy.

C2 The team has been performing exceptionally well for the most part, exceeding all expectations.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 For the most part, she enjoys spending time with her friends.

A2 For the most part, the students were well-behaved during the field trip.

B1 For the most part, the new restaurant has received positive reviews from customers.

B2 For the most part, the project was completed on time and within budget.

C1 For the most part, the company's quarterly earnings have exceeded expectations.

C2 For the most part, the political situation in the region remains stable.

Examples of for the most part in a Sentence

formal For the most part, the research findings were consistent with previous studies.

informal I think, for the most part, we all enjoyed the movie.

slang For the most part, the party was lit.

figurative For the most part, she wore her heart on her sleeve.

Grammatical Forms of for the most part

past tense

for the most part

plural

for the most parts

comparative

more for the most part

superlative

most for the most part

present tense

is for the most part

future tense

will be for the most part

perfect tense

has been for the most part

continuous tense

is being for the most part

singular

for the most part

positive degree

very for the most part

infinitive

to be for the most part

gerund

being for the most part

participle

been for the most part

Origin and Evolution of for the most part

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'for the most part' originated in Middle English as a translation of the Latin phrase 'pro majori parte'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'for the most part' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning of 'generally' or 'mostly', with slight variations in usage.