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largely

|large/ly|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈlɑrdʒli/

🇬🇧

/ˈlɑːdʒli/

(large)

great size

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNoun
largelargerlargestlargeness
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

Adverb 1

for the most part; mainly.

The success of the project was largely due to her efforts.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40