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Definitions for largely
ˈlɑrdʒ lilarge·ly
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word largely.
Princeton's WordNet
largely, mostly, for the most partadverb
in large part; mainly or chiefly
"These accounts are largely inactive"
largelyadverb
on a large scale
"the sketch was so largely drawn that you could see it from the back row"
Wiktionary
largelyadverb
In a widespread or large manner.
largelyadverb
For the most part; mainly or chiefly.
They were largely successful in their efforts.
largelyadverb
On a large scale; amply.
largelyadverb
Fully, at great length.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Largelyadverb
Etymology: from large.
Where the author treats more largely, it will explain the shorter hints and brief intimations. Isaac Watts, Imp. on the Mind.
How he lives and eats:
How largely gives; how splendidly he treats. Dryden.Those, who in warmer climes complain,
From Phœbus’ rays they suffer pain,
Must own, that pain is largely paid
By gen’rous wines beneath the shade. Jonathan Swift.They their fill of love, and love’s disport
Took largely; of their mutual guilt the seal. John Milton.
ChatGPT
largely
Largely is an adverb that often means to a great extent, mostly, or primarily. It implies that the majority or a significant part of something is involved in a particular action or state. It can also mean by a large number or to a large degree.
Webster Dictionary
Largelyadverb
in a large manner
British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'largely' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1363
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'largely' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3908
Adverbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'largely' in Adverbs Frequency: #129
Anagrams for largely »
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of largely in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of largely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of largely in a Sentence
Most aircraft have teething problems, and in most cases, these are eradicated. Very rarely, these issues cause disasters -- largely because of a culmination of factors that lead to the event.
This accelerating urbanisation is largely an Asian story, there's been nothing like this in human history.
In May, member states of the World Health Organization had to authorize by resolution an investigation specifically into the virus’ origins. Unbelievably, it was only this week that the investigators were allowed into China. Further, these investigators will largely examine the analyses already done by Chinese scientists, this flawed scope of investigation is the result of months of negotiations over last summer and into the fall, between WHO and China, with no input from the WHO executive board.
I grew up in an [ anti-vaccination ] household. My mom didn't believe that vaccines were beneficial to the health and safety of society and believes that they cause autism, brain damage and other complications. This has been largely debunked by the scientific community.
I remember Republicans, who are critical of absentee voting, so, it just seems these criticism are largely in bad faith. He has every right vote in person … I'm proud that as president, no matter how hectic his schedule is, he manages to find the time to participate as a citizen.
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