English Explanatory Dictionary

largely

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a widespread or large manner.
  2. For the most part; mainly or chiefly.
  3. On a large scale; amply.
  4. Fully, at great length.

Pronunciation

lärjʹ-li /ˈlɑːd͡ʒ.li/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/ en-us-largely.ogg /ˈlaːd͡ʒ.li/

Word forms

largely largelier more largely largeliest most largely

Etymology

From large + -ly.

Synonyms

for the most part in the main by and large abundantly fully plentifully at length

Derived words

largely composite number
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