largely

adverb

large·​ly ˈlärj-lē 

: in a large manner

especially : to a large extent : mostly, primarily

words largely unknown a decade ago

Synonyms

• altogether
• basically
• by and large
• chiefly
• generally
• mainly
• mostly
• overall
• predominantly
• primarily
• principally
• substantially

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The fact that Point Roberts dangles off the edge of British Columbia, relies almost entirely on Canada for its utilities and has no land connection to the rest of the US has largely not been an issue, until now. —Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 20 May 2025

Sales largely powered Even in Arcadia to the top spot on several rankings, but the project was also a big winner on streaming platforms. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

The streaming model has largely eliminated these opportunities, replacing them with buyout fees that disconnect creative compensation from a project’s ultimate success. —Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025

Around 80% of those surveyed reported losing a place to stay in San Diego County, a share that has largely held steady for years. —Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

largely

adverb

large·​ly ˈlärj-lē 

1

: generally sense 1

the story is largely true

2

: in a great amount

tipped the waiter largely