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largely

adv. degree
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɫɑɹdʒɫi// UK //lˈɑːdʒli// large·ly Archaic General-service

adv. mostly or mainly. You use this to say that something is true for the most part, even if there are some small exceptions.

adv. to a great extent; for the most part. Used to indicate that a statement is generally true while acknowledging minor exceptions.


SIMPLE

The success of the party was largely due to your help.

CONTEXTUAL

The local economy is largely dependent on tourism, though some small-scale farming still exists in the valley.

COMPLEX

While the committee's findings were largely expected, the final report included several surprising recommendations regarding the allocation of emergency funds.

Synonyms
Origin

From large + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the adjective, verb, or prepositional phrase it modifies.

Pitfall

The project is large finished.The project is largely finished.Learners sometimes use the adjective 'large' instead of the adverb 'largely' to mean 'mostly'.

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