in good/great/large part

phrase

: not entirely but mostly
The success of our company depends, in good part, on the condition of the economy.
I believe that their actions were motivated in great part by a desire for revenge.

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“In good/great/large part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20good%2Fgreat%2Flarge%20part. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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