largely

American  

[lahrj-lee] / ˈlɑrdʒ li /

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.

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largely British  

/ ˈlɑːdʒlɪ /

adverb

1. principally; to a great extent

2. on a large scale or in a large manner

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Etymology

Origin of largely

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

Example Sentences

These gaps are especially pronounced in the atmosphere, largely because current methods struggle to reliably detect and analyze particles that range from microscopic to nanoscale sizes.

From Science Daily

“The job the guy had to do was largely unprecedented,” Hurstell said.

From The Wall Street Journal

And she said that many companies had already largely rerouted their production and shipping infrastructure, or made other adjustments, to account for the higher import taxes.

From MarketWatch

She also worked at Goldman Sachs for 16 years, largely in senior leadership.

From Barron's

He allows the loquacious family to speak to us directly, largely in their own words—they are expressive, sometimes witty and almost always appealing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• broadly
• chiefly
• generally
• mostly
• predominantly
• principally
• widely