| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | all bar a few | all except a few |
| 2. | all but a few | everyone except a small number |
| 3. | all save a few | all except a few |
| 4. | almost all | very close to all |
| 5. | appreciably | to a noticeable extent |
| 6. | as a rule | usually; generally |
| 7. | base | the main underlying part |
| 8. | body | the main group or mass |
| 9. | brunt | the main force or burden |
| 10. | bulk | the greater part |
| 11. | by and large | generally speaking |
| 12. | chief | most important; principal |
| 13. | chiefly | more than anything else |
| 14. | commanding | having dominant importance |
| 15. | commonly | in many cases |
| 16. | considerably | to a notable extent |
| 17. | controlling | having the main influence |
| 18. | core | the central or main part |
| 19. | crux | the most important point |
| 20. | decidedly | clearly; to a marked degree |
| 21. | dominant | most influential or common |
| 22. | essence | the main nature or part |
| 23. | for the better part | for most of the time |
| 24. | for the greater part | for most of the time |
| 25. | for the main part | for the greater part |
| 26. | foremost | most important or prominent |
| 27. | frequently | on many occasions |
| 28. | generally | in most cases |
| 29. | greatest | largest in amount or degree |
| 30. | heart | central and most important part |
| 31. | heavily | to a great degree |
| 32. | highest | greatest in degree or rank |
| 33. | in general | usually; broadly speaking |
| 34. | in great measure | largely; mostly |
| 35. | in large measure | largely; mostly |
| 36. | in large part | to a great extent |
| 37. | in many cases | often; commonly |
| 38. | in the main | for the most part |
| 39. | kernel | the central main part |
| 40. | largely | to a great extent |
| 41. | largest | biggest in size or amount |
| 42. | leading | most important or advanced |
| 43. | main | chief; most important |
| 44. | mainly | for the most part |
| 45. | major | greater in size or importance |
| 46. | majority | more than half |
| 47. | markedly | to a noticeable degree |
| 48. | mass | the main body or majority |
| 49. | materially | to a significant degree |
| 50. | maximally | to the greatest extent |
| 51. | more often than not | usually; in many cases |
| 52. | mostly | for the greater part |
| 53. | nearly all | almost every one or thing |
| 54. | notably | to a noticeable extent |
| 55. | often | many times; commonly |
| 56. | oftentimes | often; many times |
| 57. | on the whole | generally; overall |
| 58. | ordinarily | under normal conditions |
| 59. | overall | considering everything |
| 60. | overriding | more important than others |
| 61. | paramount | more important than anything else |
| 62. | practically all | almost every one |
| 63. | predominantly | mostly; mainly |
| 64. | predominately | mostly; chiefly |
| 65. | preeminently | above all others |
| 66. | premier | first in status or rank |
| 67. | primarily | in the main |
| 68. | primary | first in importance |
| 69. | principal | main; most important |
| 70. | principally | chiefly; mainly |
| 71. | regularly | on most occasions |
| 72. | root | the basic main part |
| 73. | ruling | dominant; controlling |
| 74. | substance | the main part or meaning |
| 75. | substantially | to a large extent |
| 76. | sum | the main substance |
| 77. | supremely | to the highest degree |
| 78. | the best part of | the largest or finest portion |
| 79. | the better part of | the larger portion of |
| 80. | the bulk of | the greater part of |
| 81. | the chief part of | the principal portion of |
| 82. | the common run of | the usual majority of |
| 83. | the greater part of | more than half of |
| 84. | the larger part of | the bigger portion of |
| 85. | the largest share of | the greatest share of |
| 86. | the lion’s share of | the biggest portion of |
| 87. | the main part of | the chief portion of |
| 88. | the major part of | the larger portion of |
| 89. | the majority of | more than half of |
| 90. | the mass of | the greater number of |
| 91. | the overwhelming majority of | far more than half of |
| 92. | the preponderance of | the larger amount of |
| 93. | the principal part of | the main portion of |
| 94. | the run of | the general mass of |
| 95. | typically | in the usual way |
| 96. | usually | in most situations |
| 97. | utmost | greatest possible degree |
| 98. | virtually all | almost every one |
| 99. | well-nigh all | nearly all |
| 100. | widely | in many places or cases |

