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The room was largely empty.
What does Largely mean?
Largely means mostly.
Dictionary definition
Mostly or to a great extent.
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Largely in a sentence
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The project was largely finished by Friday.
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The article argued that the change was largely caused by better planning and teamwork.
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What does largely mean?
Largely means mostly or to a great extent.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to largely?
Largely and mainly both mean for the most part.
Practice 3
Which word can contrast with largely?
Barely means almost not at all, which contrasts with largely.
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WordLargely.
Partadverb.
MeaningLargely means mostly.
ExampleExample: The room was largely empty.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- larj · lee
- Strongest beat
- larj
- Ending
- lee
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- Put a little extra energy on larj.
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Synonyms
Words like Largely
mostlyFor the most part.
mainlyMore than anything else.
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Largely word family
Base word
largely
adverb
largely
Mostly or to a great extent.
adjective
large
Big in size, amount, or number.
adjective
larger
Bigger than another thing.
adjective
largest
Biggest in a group.
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Hint for students
Largely means mostly.
Common mix-up
Largely is not the same as slightly. Largely means largely means mostly.
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