For the most part
adverb
Mainly or in large part.
For the most part, the project was a success.
Often appears as...
- for the most part successful
- for the most part accurate
adverb
Mainly or in large part.
For the most part, the project was a success.
Often appears as...
- for the most part successful
- for the most part accurate
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Common Usage
Used to express that something is true in most situations but not all.
Their customer service is excellent, for the most part.
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Exceptions
Implies there might be exceptions or minor differences to the general statement.
The trip went smoothly for the most part, except for a slight delay.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjectivity
The phrase can reflect the speaker's personal opinion or experience.
I found the book enjoyable for the most part.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Usage
Used to express that something is true in most situations but not all.
Their customer service is excellent, for the most part.
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Exceptions
Implies there might be exceptions or minor differences to the general statement.
The trip went smoothly for the most part, except for a slight delay.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjectivity
The phrase can reflect the speaker's personal opinion or experience.
I found the book enjoyable for the most part.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Usage
Used to express that something is true in most situations but not all.
Their customer service is excellent, for the most part.
Pro Tip 2/3Slight Exceptions
Implies there might be exceptions or minor differences to the general statement.
The trip went smoothly for the most part, except for a slight delay.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjectivity
The phrase can reflect the speaker's personal opinion or experience.
I found the book enjoyable for the most part.
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