largely

[lahrj-lee]

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.

largely

/ ˈlɑːdʒlɪ /

adverb

1. principally; to a great extent

2. on a large scale or in a large manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of largely¹

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

Example Sentences

Locals say career opportunities are largely nonexistent outside of mining and some heavy manufacturing companies that support the coal and timber industries.

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Since June, people from those countries had been largely prevented from traveling to the United States.

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It is difficult for Spaniards to face up to the fact that they lived, largely uncomplaining, under an autocrat for 36 years.

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With the fire largely extinguished on Friday, Fung asked the police whether officers had entered the flat in question, which was in the first of seven high-rises that burned.

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Are we treating the symptom while leaving the source largely intact?

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