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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

mostly, for the most part

also used for largely

by and large, abundantly, fully, plentifully, in the main

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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