LARGELY Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

largely

adverb

ˈlärj-lē

Definition of largely

as in mostly

for the most part the earth's surface is largely composed of water

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in highly

to a large extent or degree with this land purchase, the corporation largely increases its holdings in the area

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Recent Examples of largely Prambanan, meanwhile, was abandoned and largely neglected until the start of the 20th century, with the first restoration in the 1930s, Chapman added. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 There was a time when physicians could largely focus on clinical care while administrators managed the business because reimbursement was sufficient to support most organizational needs. — Dr William Wertheim, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Higher oil prices have largely offset lower export volumes, lifting revenue above prewar estimates, but spending is set to rise faster. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Services like 23andMe have largely focused on a relatively limited set of common genetic variants. — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for largely

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There are currently 27 judicial vacancies at the district level and 10 nominees to fill those, mostly in Republican states.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
At Malate Church, parishioners marked the feast Sunday by bringing their beloved pets for a special blessing — mostly dogs but also cats and even a pet snail.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of mostly

Adverb

The survey describes a wealthy, highly engaged slice of the generation, not Gen Z consumers generally.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Despite having access to the same highly effective medications, the number of new hepatitis C infections reported across the country steadily increased from 2013-2021 and remained stagnant between 2021-2023.

— Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

There were several lessons that Chris Johnson learned that would greatly benefit him during the next two games.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
Friday’s really soft jobs report greatly reduced market expectations for an October Fed rate hike, which should help.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of greatly

Adverb

According to court records, the money obtained was allegedly transferred to various individuals and businesses, primarily Annas 4 Contracting, LLC, and New Life Painters, LLC.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Cook quickly in a large cast-iron skillet, on a flat-top plancha, or on a grill, primarily on one side while leaving the wax paper on the opposite side.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of primarily

Adverb

Upcoming episodes expand considerably beyond the traditional business world.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Outperformance for the non-magnificent S & P 493 would come at key point for the stock market, which has chugged along fine on the headline level thanks to the megacaps but has seen its breadth weaken considerably beneath the surface.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of considerably

Adverb

The costs have been driven up chiefly by efforts to modernize pricing.

— MICHAEL PHILLIS, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
The state has been using those surpluses chiefly to build reserves and reduce the state’s hefty pension debt, which still exceeds $30 billion.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of chiefly

Adverb

Charles — my heart hurts for Charles, dead on his farm, wealthy at the time of his passing, and with utterly no one to share it with except a brother who for ten years never wrote him a letter.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Yet these anachronisms seem to make perfect sense, making these 500-year-old poems read like swift, contemporary lyrics, timeless yet utterly urgent.

— Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

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