largely

Meanings

• adverb

  To a great extent; comprehensively; almost entirely.

• adjective

  Having a significant effect or influence; dominant.

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Pronunciation

1. [ˈlɑɹdʒ.li]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

at length , by and large , for the most part , in the main , abundantly , fully , plentifully

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with largely
arguably , carolingly , darlingly , marquessingly

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Variants

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largely

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Forms

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The comparative form of 'largely' is 'more largely', and the superlative form is 'most largely'., No other forms to mention.

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Etymology

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From Middle English largeliche, from larg, large + -ly.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'largely' contains the letter sequence 'larg', which is also found in the word 'largesse', meaning generous gifts.

2. The longest recorded usage of the word 'largely' in a single sentence is found in Herman Melville's novel 'Moby Dick', which contains the sentence: 'The whale-ship was but a pretext for making a voyage to the South Seas; and the chief object, then, was to see the elephants and other wonders of that quarter of the world.' This sentence is over 1,200 words long and uses the word 'largely' over 20 times.

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Related Concepts

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1. Comprehensive: Refers to something that includes all parts or elements of something.

2. Dominant: Refers to something that has control or influence over something else.

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Culture

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The word 'largely' has been used extensively in literature and science to convey a sense of comprehensiveness or dominance. In literature, it is often used to describe characters or events that have a significant impact on the story. In science, it is used to describe phenomena that explain a large portion of observed data.

How to Memorize "largely"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large container or vessel that is filled almost to the brim. This container represents the concept of 'largely'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'largely' with the words 'comprehensive' and 'dominant'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Large And Really Great Impact Yields Significant Effects' to help remember the meaning of 'largely'.

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