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 In other places, the right is largely restricted to advertising and other commercial uses; other jurisdictions offer more extensive protections. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Authorities have said forensic analysis is ongoing, though law enforcement officials have largely indicated the suspect fired the round. —

Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026 The result is a fragmented and largely unregulated supply chain that is difficult to trace — a major challenge for foreign companies subject to strict compliance standards. —

Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 President Vladimir Putin has looked to do damage control in the last week, but has largely stayed out of the debate over the unpopular bans. —

Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for largely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for largely

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But the analytics show that this has mostly been an even series at five-on-five.

— Michael Russo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The day will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s across the region, according to NWS Melbourne.

— Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026