largely

[ lahrj-lee ]
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adverb
  1. to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect.

  2. in great quantity; much.

Origin of largely

1
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; large + -ly

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British Dictionary definitions for largely

largely

/ (ˈlɑːdʒlɪ) /


adverb
  1. principally; to a great extent

  2. on a large scale or in a large manner

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