largely
/ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/adverb2 syllables
Largely means: in large part; mainly or chiefly.
Synonyms for largely7
adverb, as in in large part; mainly or chiefly
What does largely mean?2
adverb
1
in large part; mainly or chiefly“These accounts are largely inactive”
2
on a large scale“the sketch was so largely drawn that you could see it from the back row”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Largely in a sentence
- These words aren't part of standard language, but are largely used and accepted.tieguy
- Andorra is a small nation, largely unfamiliar to many around the world.Lumi
- The economy relies on manufacturing and exports, driven largely by foreign investment.The_World_Factbook
- In this region, the woods largely consist of conifers.AlanF_US
- Koala populations are declining, largely due to habitat loss and fragmentation.Cangarejo
- But by using fire-fighting helicopters, we have already managed to largely limit fires.LeeSooHa
- How much beer people drink largely depends on the weather.Swift
- The issues giving everyone pause are numerous and are largely interconnected.Hybrid
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Forms of largely
as a adverb
- comparative
- largelier
- superlative
- largeliest