Synonyms for

Largely

Verb / ˈlɑ:rdʒli: / Another word for largely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a large or considerable degree; mostly or mainly.

Synonyms & similar words

mostly forthemostpart mostly largely chiefly predominantly mainly mostly principally generally basically substantially essentially fundamentally overall

Synonyms by register

Formal

predominantly mainly primarily chiefly

Informal

mostly for the most part in general on the whole

Literary

vastly greatly

Antonyms

slightly partially somewhat incompletely minorly scarcely

Common collocations

  • largely responsible
  • largely due to
  • largely unknown
  • largely irrelevant
  • largely ignored
  • largely successful
  • largely confined

Word family

adverb largely

Usage note

Largely is an adverb that means 'to a great extent' or 'mostly'. It is often used to indicate that something is true for the most part, but not entirely.

Example sentences

  1. Largely, the sky is blue.
  2. I am largely responsible for making dinner tonight.
  3. The book was largely focused on the main character.
  4. Largely, the team played well together.
  5. The island was largely uninhabited.

Quotes

  • 'I want to work with actors who are interested in their craft, not just fame and fortune.' - James McAvoy
  • 'The great thing about being a father is that you are allowed to be a kid again.' - John Lasseter
  • 'Largely speaking, the best American poetry is composed of family memories.' - Robert Morgan

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