by a long way

Meaning

by a long way

(idiomatic) To a considerably large extent, easily. Typically used in the negative to indicate something far removed and not easily altered.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

far by far immeasurably far and away by a long shot out and away

Antonyms

merely

Examples

In a 52-48 referendum this would be unfinished business by a long way. If the Remain campaign win two-thirds to one-third that ends it. Nigel Farage

Thiago Silva is the best centre back in the world by a long way. Thiago Silva

The best driver in Grand Prix racing, the best driver in the world by a long way. Ayrton Senna

In the Golden Age, Inspector French and Superintendent Wilson were very good husbands, but not the most exciting chaps to read about, not by a long way. Source: Internet

Since we now dominate the entire planet and our numbers out-rival by a long way any other large animal it seems hard to assert that we need a major, and likely risky, upgrade. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

by a long way

Close letter words and terms

by a little bit by a long chalk by a long shot by a lot by a lucky accident by a lucky chance