Antonyms for the phrase "to the greatest extent" include "minimally," "slightly," "scarcely," "hardly," and "barely." These words convey the opposite meaning of the original phrase and indicate a minimal or small amount of something instead of the most significant level. For instance, instead of saying, "He exerted himself to the greatest extent to finish the project on time," one could say, "He worked minimally on the project and failed to complete it on time." Choosing the appropriate antonym for "to the greatest extent" can aid in clear communication and avoiding ambiguity while conveying the exact intention.

What are the antonyms for To the greatest extent?

• adv.

  • mainly
  • secondarily
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• You learn to rely on a few basic movements and use your voice to the greatest extent possible to convey your emotions. So there was a technical challenge there and a responsibility to create a character from behind the mask.

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