Word: Largely

Pronunciation

/ˈlɑːdʒli/

Definitions

• Adverb: To a great extent; mainly; mostly. It’s often used to indicate that something is true or valid for the most part but may have some exceptions.

Example sentence: The project’s success was largely due to her tireless efforts.

Phrases

• “Largely speaking”: This phrase is used when giving a general statement that holds true for the majority of cases. Example: “Largely speaking, people tend to prefer sunny weather over rainy days.”
• “To a large extent”: Means ‘to a considerable degree.’ Example: “His behavior has improved to a large extent since he started therapy.”

Example Sentences

• The company’s profits have been largely unaffected by the recent economic downturn.
• The new policy will largely determine the future direction of the organization.
• Her work on climate change has been largely ignored by policymakers.

Synonyms

• Mainly
• Mostly
• Primarily
• Predominantly
• Chiefly
• Essentially
• For the most part
• In the main