LARGELY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for LARGELY?

Need another word that means the same as “largely”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “largely” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Largely” are: for the most part, mostly, mainly, to a large extent, on the whole, chiefly, generally, in general, predominantly, substantially, primarily, overall, in the main, principally, in great measure, preponderantly, first and foremost, for all intents and purposes, basically

Largely as an Adverb

Definitions of "Largely" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “largely” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• To a great extent; on the whole; mostly.
• On a large scale.
• In large part; mainly or chiefly.

Synonyms of "Largely" as an adverb (19 Words)

basically	In essence; at bottom or by one’s (or its) very nature. I basically played the same thing every night.
chiefly	For the most part; mostly. An audience consisting chiefly of women between the ages of 18 and 54.
first and foremost	Prominently forward.
for all intents and purposes	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
for the most part	Very.
generally	By or to most people; widely. The term of a lease is generally 99 years.
in general	To or toward the inside of.
in great measure	To or toward the inside of.
in the main	To or toward the inside of.
mainly	For the most part. The west will be mainly dry.
mostly	Usually; as a rule. The culprits are mostly but not exclusively male.
on the whole	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
overall	Taken as a whole; in all. Overall 10 000 jobs will go.
predominantly	Mainly; for the most part. It is predominantly a coastal bird.
preponderantly	Much greater in number or influence.
primarily	For the most part. This is primarily a question of economics.
principally	For the most part. He was principally a landscape painter.
substantially	In a strong substantial way. Substantially higher pension costs.
to a large extent	At a distance, wide of something (as of a mark.

Usage Examples of "Largely" as an adverb

• He was soon arrested, largely through the efforts of Tom Poole.
• These accounts are largely inactive.

Associations of "Largely" (30 Words)

accepted	Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct. Several accepted techniques for treating the condition.
always	Without interruption. Isabel had always been in rude health.
basically	In the most essential respects; fundamentally. I basically played the same thing every night.
broadly	Without regard to specific details or exceptions. He interprets the law broadly.
chiefly	For the most part. An audience consisting chiefly of women between the ages of 18 and 54.
commonly	Very often; frequently. A commonly used industrial chemical.
consist	Be consistent in form tenor or character be congruous. What does love consist in.
essentially	In essence; at bottom or by one’s (or its) very nature. Essentially they are amateurs.
ever	At all times all the time and on every occasion. They lived happily ever after.
exceptionally	To a greater degree than normal; unusually. The court allows half an hour in most cases one hour exceptionally for a very important case.
generally	In most cases; usually. Generally speaking things have been getting better.
habitually	According to habit or custom. He habitually carried a pocket knife.
irresistibly	In a way that is too attractive and tempting to be resisted. I am irresistibly reminded of the advice of a friend of mine.
mainly	More than anything else. He is mainly interested in butterflies.
mostly	In large part; mainly or chiefly. The culprits are mostly but not exclusively male.
normally	Under normal conditions. Normally it takes three or four years to complete the training.
ordinarily	In a normal way. A person who is ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom.
originally	Before now. The suggestions so originally and persuasively outlined.
overwhelmingly	Incapable of being resisted. The candy looked overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man.
pantechnicon	A large moving van (especially one used for moving furniture.
predominantly	Much greater in number or influence. The patients are predominantly indigenous.
primarily	For the most part. Around 80 per cent of personal computers are used primarily for word processing.
principal	An actor who plays a principal role. I was appointed principal of the new school.
principally	For the most part. He was principally a landscape painter.
public	Open to or shared by all the people of an area or country. A public library.
routinely	Frequently and without proper consideration of the consequences. Large scale producers routinely vaccinate their birds against the disease.
typically	In most cases; usually. Typically she showed no alarm.
universally	Everywhere. Progress is not always universally welcomed.
usually	Under normal conditions. Heat resistant paints are usually black or aluminium coloured.
wont	(of a person) in the habit of doing something; accustomed. Wont thy heart to thoughts hereof.