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Another word for largely
Choosing another word for largely depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
To a great extent; on the whole; mostly or mainly.
Usage Example
"The success of the community garden was mostly due to the dedication of local volunteers."
Strongest
mostly
mainly
chiefly
predominantly
Strong
principally
primarily
by and large
for the most part
on the whole
generally
• adverb (Context 2)
On a large or grand scale; abundantly, generously, or copiously (now rare or archaic).
Usage Example
"The wealthy patron contributed abundantly to the endowment of the new public library."
Strongest
abundantly
generously
Strong
liberally
copiously
bountifully
lavishly
amply
Opposites of largely
The opposite of largely shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
slightly
barely
sparingly
meagerly
hardly
stingily
scarcely
scantily
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Largely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/largely