Definitions
- Describing something that is mostly true or accurate. - Referring to a significant portion of something. - Talking about something that is done on a large scale or in a broad sense.
- Referring to something that is almost entirely true or accurate. - Describing something that happens most of the time. - Talking about something that is done primarily or mainly.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a large portion or majority of something.
- 2Both are used to describe something that is true or accurate most of the time.
- 3Both can be used to indicate a general trend or tendency.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Largely refers to a broad or general sense, while mostly can be more specific.
- 2Degree: Mostly implies a higher degree of accuracy or truth than largely.
- 3Frequency: Mostly implies a higher frequency or occurrence than largely.
- 4Usage: Largely is more commonly used in formal writing, while mostly is more common in everyday speech.
- 5Connotation: Largely can imply a neutral or positive connotation, while mostly can sometimes have a negative connotation when used to indicate something that is not entirely true or accurate.
Remember this!
Largely and mostly are synonyms that both refer to a large portion or majority of something. However, largely is used in a broad sense and can indicate something that is mostly true or accurate, while mostly is more specific and implies a higher degree of accuracy or frequency. Additionally, largely is more formal and neutral in connotation, while mostly can sometimes have a negative connotation.
