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 Labeling gangs, cartels as terrorist groups Mr. Trump is designating cartels and international gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, seeking to penalize the groups that largely control the illicit movement of migrants and drugs across the U.S. southern border. —

Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025 But the unambiguous—and largely unexamined—nature of the U.K.’s support for Ukraine means that there isn’t a Plan B if the dynamic of the war shifts away from Kyiv this year. —

Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025 The Moral Re-Armament largely died out when Buchman passed away in 1961, and his successor Peter Howard four years later. —

Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 But one hidden gem remains largely overlooked by most travelers: the Corinth Canal. —

Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for largely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for largely

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But mostly, the Commanders’ offense was a scythe, cutting through the Lions’ defense at will, the key cog in the 45-31 win.

— David Aldridge, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
In pictures from the 1965 event, Johnson stands out in striking red among a sea of mostly black suits.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025