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Meaning of largely
The primary meaning of the word "largely" is to a great extent or degree.
Etymology of largely
The word "largely" has its roots in the Old French word "large," meaning broad or wide, which is derived from the Latin word "largus," also meaning broad or wide.
The adverb "largely" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to indicate extent or degree.
Synonyms
mostly
generally
mainly
principally
chiefly
primarily
predominantly
usually
typically
commonly
broadly
widely
overall
on the whole
for the most part
in general
by and large
to a great extent
in the main
substantially
extensively
mostly
largely
predominantly
usually
typically
normally
habitually
customarily
ordinarily
regularly
frequently
often
usually
commonly
generally
widely
broadly
mostly
mainly
primarily
principally
chiefly
mostly
generally
usually
typically
commonly
broadly
widely
mostly
largely
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something is true or applicable in most cases or to a great extent.
- * Used to indicate that a particular factor or reason is the main one.
Usage Examples
- The company's success can be attributed largely to its innovative approach to marketing.
- * The city's traffic problems are largely due to its rapid growth and lack of adequate infrastructure.
- * The new policy has been welcomed largely by the community, who see it as a step in the right direction.
Antonyms
partially
slightly
marginally
minimally
barely
hardly
scarcely
insufficiently
inadequately
incompletely
imperfectly
deficiently
inadequately
meagerly
sparingly
stingily
grudgingly
reluctantly
hesitantly
doubtfully
questionably
uncertainly
insecurely
unstablely
unsteadily
precariously
tentatively
provisionally
temporarily
briefly
fleetingly
transiently
ephemeraly