largely
|large/ly|
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/ˈlɑrdʒli/
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/ˈlɑːdʒli/
(large)
great size
Etymology
Etymology Information
'largely' originates from the word 'large,' which comes from Old French 'large,' meaning 'broad, wide, generous.'
Historical Evolution
'large' transformed from the Old French word 'large' and eventually became the modern English word 'large.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'broad or wide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'for the most part.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40