by far and away

prepositional phrase

To a very great extent; by far.

“Humans are by far and away the greatest threat to wildlife in the northern forests.”

Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. To a very great extent; by far.

    Humans are by far and away the greatest threat to wildlife in the northern forests.

Synonyms & antonyms

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Chicago

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