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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Relevance

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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of largely It is largely funded by the state but managed by the city’s Administration for Children’s Services, with priority for families on cash assistance. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 Over that millenia, a rich culture of literature, music and thought was created in Yiddish — before its world was largely snuffed out during World War II. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Where weight was once viewed largely by the number on the scale, researchers now recognize that muscle mass, fat distribution, body composition and metabolic health can provide information that BMI alone cannot. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Earlier generations of Silicon Valley leaders largely turned their noses up at sports. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for largely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for largely

Adverb

Mastering the clipping economy Some of Ossoff’s newfound fans know him mostly from clips — one or two-minute-long videos that travel wide and far on social media platforms.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
But critics say the president has not met those expectations and has become unpopular among many of Nigeria's mostly young voters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of mostly

Adverb

These guys might do much of the unglamorous work that goes unnoticed, breaking up play, playing short passes and sliding across into position to snuff out counter-attacks, but their role is highly valued in the transfer market.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
People who have it are highly capable learners, but need to be taught in a direct, explicit way.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

The market is still concentrated right now, with US consumers mainly seeing sun-protective clothing in trendy athleisure – think Lululemon, REI and Nike.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Garlic Garlic is a superfood that’s been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, mainly due to its natural immune-supporting properties.

— Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of mainly

Adverb

Both the United States, through the Apollo missions, and the Soviet Union delivered lunar samples to Earth more than 50 years ago, greatly shaping research on and understanding of the moon.

— Andrew Jones, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The first proposal — Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO) — introduced and backed by Mayor Brandon Johnson along with community advocates, would greatly improve the rights of those most vulnerable.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of greatly

Adverb

The Army's most significant response has been the Future Soldier Preparatory Course, a pre-basic training program primarily at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, for recruits who narrowly miss academic or body-fat standards.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Hancock, who flashed high-level plays last year as a safety, has primarily played as a nickel corner in Leonhard’s new scheme.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of primarily

Adverb

Over the past three decades, total property tax levies in Cook County rose at roughly twice the pace of inflation and considerably more than average wages, according to research released in March by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Rishi Advanced Aesthetics, who says the clinician's role has evolved considerably, from simply recommending treatments to helping patients navigate an enormous amount of information and separate genuine innovation from marketing.

— Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerably

Adverb

One unusual thing about the Dead is that the bulk of their oeuvre was penned by non-performing songwriters, chiefly Robert Hunter, who collaborated mainly with Jerry Garcia.

— Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Denise has also been keeping secrets, chiefly about the manuscript for a novel she’s been banging out on a typewriter in the basement, one that happens to be about a woman who fantasizes about leaving her family behind for life in New York.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026