largely
Meaning
The adverb "largely" means to a great extent or mainly, often used to indicate that something is true in most cases but may have some exceptions.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "largely" with "larger," which has a different meaning.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
had
planned
a
small
dinner
for
her
neighbors
and
started
cooking
in
the
afternoon
.
The
success
of
the
evening
was
largely
due
to
the
simple
dishes
she
chose
,
which
everyone
liked
and
could
share
.
She
had
been
setting
the
table
while
people
arrived
,
and
a
warm
atmosphere
developed
quickly
.
Music
was
kept
low
so
guests
could
talk
,
and
they
exchanged
news
and
weekend
plans
.
Common Phrases
largely responsible
largely due to
largely influenced
Synonyms
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