largely — to a great extent; on the whole; mostly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to a great extent; on the whole; mostly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
Example Sentences
- My diet largely consists of pizza and regret.
- The exam results were largely positive.
- His success was largely due to luck and unlimited coffee.
largely
ADVERB[/ˈlɑːrdʒli/]
to a great extent; on the whole; mostly
Most apples are red, with only a few green ones.
Largely overwhelmed, hardly keeping up, then handling it all smartly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'large' meaning broad or spacious, derived from Old French 'large' (wide), which came from Latin 'largus' meaning abundant or copious. The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverb.
Breakdown
large (broad, abundant) + -ly (adverb suffix) = largely
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet largely consists of pizza and regret.”
“The exam results were largely positive.”
“His success was largely due to luck and unlimited coffee.”
“The problem has been largely solved.”
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