LARGELY Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

largely

adverb

ˈlärj-lē

Definition of largely next

as in mostly

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

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Relevance

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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 When Velázquez was first elected to Congress, in 1992, the Seventh District had a notably working-class Hispanic electorate, and Velázquez has heavily implied that supporters of Valdez are largely newer arrivals to the city. —

Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 18 June 2026 But even in its messiest moments, OFF COURSE foregrounds a sense of playfulness that’s been largely snuffed out by the berserker attack of the Osees’ more recent records. —

Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026 French Economy Minister Roland Lescure, who attended the dinner, described the signing as largely improvised. —

ABC News, 18 June 2026 The answer depends largely on how her employment ends. —

Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for largely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for largely

Adverb

Nearly 100 battery fire incidents occurred in 2025, mostly involving battery packs and vape devices, according to FAA data.

— Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Golden State’s Kaila Charles and Gabby Williams kept Plum mostly in check, holding her to a season-low nine points after her career-high 43-point game in Phoenix on Saturday.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026