Dictionary of problem words and expressions. Harry Shaw. 1975.
chiefly — See largely. See largely, chiefly … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
largely — See largely, chiefly … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
largely — largely, greatly, mostly, chiefly, mainly, principally, generally are often interchanged, but they are capable of being used with explicitness even though they basically agree in meaning. Largely stresses quantity or extent; it usually connotes… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
chiefly — *largely, greatly, mostly, mainly, principally, generally … New Dictionary of Synonyms
chiefly — [adv] most importantly above all, especially, essentially, in general, in the first place, in the main, largely, mainly, mostly, on the whole, overall, predominantly, primarily, principally, usually; concepts 567,772 Ant. unimportantly … New thesaurus
largely — [adv] to a great extent abundantly, as a rule, broadly, by and large, chiefly, commodiously, comprehensively, considerably, copiously, expansively, extensively, extravagantly, generally, generously, grandly, immoderately, imposingly, in a big way … New thesaurus
largely — /lahrj lee/, adv. 1. to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect. 2. in great quantity; much. [1175 1225; ME; see LARGE, LY] * * * … Universalium
largely — adverb /ˈlɑrdʒli,ˈlaːdʒ.li,ˈlɑːdʒ.li,ˈlɑɹdʒ.li/ a) In a widespread or large manner. They were largely successful in their efforts. b) For the most part; mainly or chiefly. Herbarium material does not, indeed, allow one to extrapolate safely: what … Wiktionary
largely — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [In large measure] Syn. mostly, mainly, chiefly; see principally . 2. [In a large way] Syn. extensively, abundantly, comprehensively, on a large scale, broadly, magnificently, grandly, lavishly, liberally, prodigiously,… … English dictionary for students
chiefly — adverb we are interested chiefly in waterfront properties Syn: mainly, in the main, primarily, principally, predominantly, mostly, for the most part; usually, habitually, typically, commonly, generally, on the whole, largely, by and large, almost … Thesaurus of popular words
