Especially
Largely
Largely adverb - For the most part.
Especially and largely are semantically related in mainly topic. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Largely".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- greatly and especially
- greatly and largely
- uncommonly and especially
- uncommonly and largely
- extremely and especially
- extremely and largely
- particularly and especially
- particularly and largely
- primarily and especially
- primarily and largely
- basically and especially
- basically and largely
- highly and especially
- highly and largely
Both words in one sentence
- In Shaun of the Dead, David has been a dick towards everyone (but especially Shaun) pretty much throughout the entire movie, largely due to his unrequited love for Shaun's girlfriend Liz.
Source: HeelFace Door-Slam -
While largely centering on the Greek point of view, the Trojans are also described largely as noble, especially Hector.
Source: Literature / The Iliad -
Since many characters are largely defined by their powers, it smacks of an inability to be really creative, especially if the reimagining is to make a character Darker and Edgier.
Source: Re-Power
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