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largely
[ lahrj-lee ]
/ ˈlɑrdʒ li /
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adverb
to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect.
in great quantity; much.
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British Dictionary definitions for largely
largely
/ (ˈlɑːdʒlɪ) /
adverb
principally; to a great extent
on a large scale or in a large manner
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