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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The dig revealed a walled complex that had remained largely undisturbed since Roman times.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Some sports media types believe SI is largely a nostalgia play in a landscape where young fans go elsewhere for game highlights and turn to provocative hosts such as Pat McAfee on YouTube.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The Zimbabwe-born heavyweight's jab was largely non-existent but an overhand right - a trademark Chisora shot - stunned Wilder in the fifth.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Retailers have long struggled to make traditional product listings accurate, in part because they largely outsource the task to their suppliers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Thanks largely to the tireless work of his son, Powers was awarded the Silver Star by the Air Force in 2012.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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