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mostly with Russian translation
mostly usage examples
Сегодня небо в основном облачное, но иногда выглядывает солнце.
Today's skies are mostly cloudy with a few sunny breaks.
Этой осенью погода в основном мягкая, лишь иногда бывают кратковременные похолодания.
This autumn is mostly mild, with only a few cold snaps.
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mostly belongs to the topic "Types of Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
mostly synonyms
What's the difference between mostly / mainly / largely / primarily / chiefly / for the most part
neutral, indicates the predominant condition or element
It was mostly sunny today.
Сегодня было в основном солнечно.
The climate here is mainly dry in summer.
Климат здесь главным образом сухой летом.
The season was largely dry.
Сезон в значительной степени был сухим.
emphasizes the main reason, purpose, or element; close to 'mostly' but slightly more focused on priority
The weather is primarily influenced by coastal winds.
Погода в первую очередь определяется прибрежными ветрами.
somewhat formal/old-fashioned, indicates the main element
The area is chiefly known for its mild winters.
Этот район главным образом известен мягкими зимами.
colloquial phrase meaning 'mostly' or 'generally true in most cases'
For the most part, the summer was dry.
По большей части лето было сухим.
emphasizes the degree or extent to which something is true; slightly more formal
The dry conditions were to a large extent caused by the high-pressure system.
Сухие условия в значительной степени были вызваны областью высокого давления.
It is usually cloudy in November.
В ноябре обычно пасмурно.
focuses on frequency (how frequently something happens) rather than predominance
It often rains in autumn.
Осенью часто идёт дождь.
more generalizing; states a broad observation rather than specific predominance
In general, summers here are warm.
В общем, здесь лето тёплое.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce mostly and what this word means
mostly translation: в основном. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce mostly
/ˈməʊstli/
mostly translation
в основном
mostly examples
Today's skies are mostly cloudy with a few sunny breaks.
mostly transcription
/ˈməʊstli/, /ˈmoʊstli/
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mostly pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
mostly is pronounced as /ˈməʊstli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
mostly definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Today's skies are mostly cloudy with a few sunny breaks. Translation: Сегодня небо в основном облачное, но иногда выглядывает солнце.
Is mostly part of Types of Weather vocabulary?
Yes, mostly (в основном) can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is mostly part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, mostly (в основном) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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