due largely to — mainly because of; primarily as a result of
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: mainly because of; primarily as a result of
Pronunciation (IPA): /duː ˈlɑːrdʒli tuː/
Example Sentences
- My excellent English skills are due largely to watching K-dramas with English subtitles for 10 hours a day.
- The project's failure was due largely to poor communication between departments.
- His weight loss was due largely to replacing all meals with coffee and motivation.
due largely to
ADVERB[/duː ˈlɑːrdʒli tuː/]
mainly because of; primarily as a result of
a proud student stands next to her elaborate solar panel experiment that powers multiple small devices. Her project clearly dominates the display with bright LED lights, spinning fans, and moving parts all running smoothly. Meanwhile, other students' projects around her sit dim and motionless without any power source. A judge points directly at her solar panels while holding up a first-place ribbon. The bright sunlight streaming through the window illuminates her solar panels while casting shadows on the inactive projects nearby. her success is mainly because of her solar power innovation
Due largely to his new view, the truth came through!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines 'due' from Latin debere meaning 'to owe' or 'be obligated', with 'largely' (from Old French large meaning 'wide' or 'broad'). Together, they form a prepositional phrase expressing that a result is substantially attributable to a principal cause.
Breakdown
due (from Latin debere, 'to owe') + largely (large + -ly adverbial suffix, meaning 'to a great extent') + to (preposition indicating attribution or cause).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My excellent English skills are due largely to watching K-dramas with English subtitles for 10 hours a day.”
“The project's failure was due largely to poor communication between departments.”
“His weight loss was due largely to replacing all meals with coffee and motivation.”
“The company's rapid expansion is due largely to strategic partnerships and market research.”
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