largely

adverb

large·​ly ˈlärj-lē How to pronounce largely (audio)
: in a large manner
especially : to a large extent : mostly, primarily
words largely unknown a decade ago

Examples of largely in a Sentence

The story is largely true. He is largely responsible for the problem. The economy is based largely on farming.
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But the visual result was stark, producing an FBI Headquarters building composed largely of tan-and-black squares looming over the sidewalk, broken up by an 11-story rear section built on massive supports. Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 July 2025 The bear, now close to 400 pounds, had survived largely on human food and trash and resisted numerous efforts by wildlife officers to trap him, the department said in its statement. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025 Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, became a billionaire in 2021 largely due to the success of her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, as well as her lingerie line, Savage x Fenty. Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 Meanwhile, Burnett’s exit also leaves open the vice mayor role, which is largely symbolic but does come with a shiny $430,000 budget for additional staff. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for largely

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of largely was in the 13th century

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“Largely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/largely. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

largely

adverb
large·​ly ˈlärj-lē How to pronounce largely (audio)
1
: generally sense 1
the story is largely true
2
: in a great amount
tipped the waiter largely

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