English Phrase of the Day

Definitions

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for the most part
1. adv. Mostly; in general; usually
She talked about her kids, for the most part.
Analysis
for		©
1. conj. (dated) Because.
2. prep. Towards.
The astronauts headed for the moon.
3. prep. Directed at, intended to belong to.
I have something for you.
the		©
1. art. Definite grammatical article that implies necessarily that an entity it articulates is presupposed; something already mentioned, or completely specified later in that same sentence, or assumed already
I’m reading the book. (Compare I’m reading a book.)
The street in front of your house. (Compare A street in Paris.)
The men and women watched the man give the birdseed to the bird.
2. art.          Used before a noun modified by a restrictive relative clause, indicating that the noun refers to a single referent defined by the relative clause.
most		©
1. det. superlative degree of much.
The teams competed to see who could collect the most money.
2. det. superlative degree of many: the comparatively largest number of (ngd, construed with the definite article)
The team with the most points wins.
3. det. superlative degree of many: the majority of; more than half of (ngd, construed without the definite article)
part		©
1. n. A portion; a component.
2. n.          A fraction of a whole.
Gaul is divided into three parts.
3. n.          A distinct element of something larger.
The parts of a chainsaw include the chain, engine, and handle.

Example Sentences

It is, for the most part, superbly done.  For the most part, at least, this was a refreshingly original and stirring set.

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