Your success will largely depend upon how you will make good use of your opportunity.
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Largely
/ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/
Synonyms for "largely" (110 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
Adverb(2 words)
a deala great deala lotabundantlyaltogetheramplyas a ruleas all creationas all get-outat bottombasicallybeaucoupby and largechieflycompletelycomprehensivelyconsiderableconsiderablyentirelyessentially
Strong matches (33)
ever soever so muchexhaustivelyfullyfundamentallygaloregenerallygloballygreat dealgreatlyhighlyhundred per centin fullin full measurein generalin great measurein the maininclusivelyinside outintegrally
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Adverb(2 words)
for the most partin the main
Noun(5 words)
Determiner(2 words)
more resourcesmost curriculum area
Related words (55)
Noun(11 words)
most entiremost french itemsmost model organismsmost of themost partmost portuguese classmost spanish language artsmost state-levelmost substantiallymuch moreswedish mest
Determiner(10 words)
most foragingmost lab datamost loanwordmost math worksheetsmost mayan traditionsmost non greek lettermost school communitymost seedling thinningmost state government electionsmost written law
mostlymuchmuchlynever sono endno end ofnot a littleon the wholeone and alloutrightoverallplentypredominantlypretty muchprimarilyprincipallyroundlysoso very muchsubstantially
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Adverb(1 words)
Adverb(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: mostly, a deal, a great deal, a lot, abundantly.
- Sentence evidence is available for largely, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "largely".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "largely"
Keep "largely" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "largely" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "largely", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "largely" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
17 total sentences available.
The taste of wine is largely dependent upon the weather.
Source: tatoeba (34316)
How much beer people drink largely depends on the weather.
Source: tatoeba (34853)
However, a new type of humor, which stems largely from America, has recently come into fashion.
Source: tatoeba (53624)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "largely"?
Closest matches include mostly, a deal, a great deal, a lot, abundantly.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "largely"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.