largely

adverb

large·​ly ˈlärj-lē 

: in a large manner

especially : to a large extent : mostly, primarily

words largely unknown a decade ago

Synonyms of largely

• mostly
• mainly
• primarily
• chiefly
• predominantly
• principally
• basically
• generally

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 strike comes as both Russia and Ukraine intensify their aerial attacks against one another, while the frontlines of the war largely stagnate. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Georgia’s current 911 infrastructure has remained largely unchanged since its inception in 1968, according to the Georgia Emergency Communications Agency. — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

In my mid-twenties, largely because my husband was starting to explore it. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

Traffic through the chokepoint has been largely blocked since the start of the war, but some ships have continued to ferry cargoes as part of a shuttle program involving US military help. — Sara Gharaibeh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

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