Definitions

largely

[lahrj-lee] / ˈlɑrdʒ li /

ADVERB

to a great extent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broadly chiefly generally mostly predominantly principally widely

WEAK

abundantly as a rule by and large commodiously comprehensively considerably copiously expansively extensively extravagantly generously grandly immoderately imposingly in a big way in a grand manner lavishly liberally magnificently mainly on a large scale overall primarily prodigally prodigiously voluminously

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Largely unchanged from its original 1953 configuration, the track was used for the opening racing scene in the movie “Ford v Ferrari.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Largely, we continue to see awareness at a younger age.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Largely because of the field, Iran and Qatar have the second- and third-largest proven gas reserves in the world, respectively.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Largely passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices, these charges often rank as the second- or third-highest merchant cost, after real estate and labor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Largely because of Disney and posed “natural” wildlife films and television programs I had preconceived ideas about wolves, about what wolves should be and do.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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