Largely — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈlärj-lē/ large·ly

Meaning & Definition of Largely

Largely (adverb)

  1. in a large manner; especially, to a large extent, mostly, primarily

Largely (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. for the most part

    "the earth's surface is largely composed of water"

    similar: altogether, basically, by and large, chiefly, generally, mainly, mostly, overall, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially, in general, on the whole
    related: about, more or less, most, much, near, nearly, next to, nigh, practically, some, virtually, well-nigh, approximately, broadly, plus or minus, roughly, commonly, frequently, normally, ordinarily, typically, usually, incompletely, partially, partly, rather, somewhat
    near: completely, entirely, fully, perfectly, thoroughly, totally, wholly, barely, hardly, just, marginally, minimally, scarcely, absolutely, categorically, unqualifiedly

  2. to a large extent or degree

    "with this land purchase, the corporation largely increases its holdings in the area"

    similar: astronomically, big-time, broadly, colossally, considerably, enormously, extensively, greatly, highly, hugely, massively, monstrously, monumentally, much, sizably, staggeringly, stupendously, tremendously, utterly, vastly, a lot, by half, no end
    related: appreciably, noticeably, significantly, abundantly, amply, copiously, healthily, plentifully
    opposite: little, negligibly, nominally, slightly
    near: modestly, fractionally, imperceptibly, infinitesimally, insignificantly, invisibly, microscopically, minutely, barely, hardly, just, minimally, scarcely

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Largely

The most common words with a similar meaning to Largely:

altogether, basically, by and large, chiefly, generally, mainly, mostly, overall, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially, astronomically, big-time, broadly, colossally, considerably, enormously, extensively, greatly, highly, hugely, massively, monstrously, monumentally, much, sizably, staggeringly, stupendously, tremendously, utterly, vastly, in general, on the whole, a lot, by half, no end

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Largely

Words with the opposite meaning of Largely:

little, negligibly, nominally, slightly

Related Words for Largely

about, more or less, most, near, nearly, next to, nigh, practically, some, virtually, well-nigh, approximately, plus or minus, roughly, commonly, frequently, normally, ordinarily, typically, usually, incompletely, partially, partly, rather, somewhat, appreciably, noticeably, significantly, abundantly, amply

Near Antonyms of Largely

completely, entirely, fully, perfectly, thoroughly, totally, wholly, barely, hardly, just, marginally, minimally, scarcely, absolutely, categorically, unqualifiedly, modestly, fractionally, imperceptibly, infinitesimally, insignificantly, invisibly, microscopically, minutely

Origin & Etymology of Largely

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Largely

Frequently Asked Questions about Largely

What does "Largely" mean?

"Largely" means in a large manner; especially, to a large extent, mostly, primarily. As an adverb, it is defined as: in a large manner; especially, to a large extent, mostly, primarily. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Largely"?

Other words for "Largely" include altogether, basically, by and large, chiefly, generally, mainly, mostly and overall. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Largely" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Largely"?

There are 70 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Largely". Common alternatives include altogether, basically, by and large, chiefly, generally, mainly, mostly, overall, predominantly and primarily.

What is the opposite of "Largely"?

Antonyms of "Largely" include little, negligibly, nominally and slightly. Near antonyms include completely, entirely, fully and perfectly.

How do you use "Largely" in a sentence?

Examples of "Largely" in a sentence: "the earth's surface is largely composed of water"; "with this land purchase, the corporation largely increases its holdings in the area".

Is "Largely" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Largely" is an adverb.

Is "Largely" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Largely" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Largely"?

"Largely" is pronounced /ˈlärj-lē/ and divided into syllables as large·ly.