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largely

[ lahrj-lee ]

adverb

  1. to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly:

    The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect.

  2. in great quantity; much.


largely

/ ˈɑːɪ /

adverb

  1. principally; to a great extent
  2. on a large scale or in a large manner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of largely1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; large + -ly
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Jake Tilk, and his brother, Max Tilk, who is on the autism spectrum, largely avoid that political discourse in their social media videos where they share what their day-to-day life looks.

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The US's peace plan has not been publicly released, but reports suggest it proposes Russia keeps the land it has gained, amounting to about 20% of Ukraine's territory - terms that are largely in Moscow's favour.

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The mentioned calls for more intensity have largely gone unheeded and he considers this season has been one of the hardest of his career to balance egos.

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Americans are largely welcomed with open arms and warm hospitality when they visit Mexico’s vibrant cities, archaeological ruins and vast beaches.

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But plans to cut down on the number of exams pupils take have been largely rejected for now.

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