largely

Word parts

large + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlɑːd͡ʒ.li/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈlɑrd͡ʒ.li/
• (AU) IPA ^(key): /ˈlaːd͡ʒ.li/

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• Hyphenation: large‧ly

Adverb

Positive largely

Comparative none

Superlative none

Largely is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. If something is largely ignored, unknown, thanks to something, etc., it is close to 100% so.
   • Synonyms: mainly and mostly
   • Antonym: completely

   The changes were largely based on her ideas.