largely

Study(17)

UK /ˈlɑːd͡ʒ.li/ US /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/

adv 4

Collocations

ADJ.

correct, dependent, determined, due, fluid, funny, good, happy

The success of the project was largely due to the team's hard work and dedication.

VERB + LARGELY

depends, drink, smiled, stems

The success of the project depends largely on having enough funding and skilled workers.

LARGELY + NOUN

alloys, america, concessionary, luck, money

The success of the project depended largely on luck and good timing.

PREP.

from, from, in, on, up, upon

The success of the project depended largely on the team's commitment and hard work.

Definitions

adv

In a widespread or large manner.

She smiled at Aristide, who smiled at her, and Jean, seeing them happy, smiled largely at them both.

For the most part; mainly or chiefly.

They were largely successful in their efforts.

Herbarium material does not, indeed, allow one to extrapolate safely: what you see is what you get; what you get is classical alpha-taxonomy which is, very largely and for sound reasons, in disrepute today.

On a large scale; amply.

Usually there was a jug of one or other decoction standing on the hob, from which he drank largely. "Grand!" he said, smacking his lips after wormwood. "Grand!" And he exhorted the children to try.

Fully, at great length.

It ill beseemes a knight of gentle sort, / Such as ye haue him boasted, to beguile / A simple mayd, and worke so haynous tort, / In shame of knighthood, as I largely can report.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adverb — in large part

mostly

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

She smiled at Aristide, who smiled at her, and Jean, seeing them happy, smiled largely at them both.

Wiktionary

They were largely successful in their efforts.

Wiktionary

Herbarium material does not, indeed, allow one to extrapolate safely: what you see is what you get; what you get is classical alpha-taxonomy which is, very largely and for sound reasons, in disrepute

Wiktionary

Your success will largely depend upon how you will make good use of your opportunity.

Tatoeba · #17023

The taste of wine is largely dependent upon the weather.

Tatoeba · #34316

How much beer people drink largely depends on the weather.

Tatoeba · #34853

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, largely is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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