largely **** large·ly adv

largely **** large·ly adv
['lɒːdʒlɪ]
in gran parte, per la maggior parte
FALSE FRIEND: largely is not translated by the Italian word largamente

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  • Largely — Large ly, adv. In a large manner. Dryden. Milton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • largely — (adv.) c.1200, liberally, generously, bountifully; also in large measure; abundantly, from LARGE (Cf. large) + LY (Cf. ly) (2). Meaning extensively, to a great extent is c.1400 …   Etymology dictionary

  • largely — [adv] to a great extent abundantly, as a rule, broadly, by and large, chiefly, commodiously, comprehensively, considerably, copiously, expansively, extensively, extravagantly, generally, generously, grandly, immoderately, imposingly, in a big way …   New thesaurus

  • largely — large|ly W2S3 [ˈla:dʒli US ˈla:r ] adv mostly or mainly ▪ The state of Nevada is largely desert. ▪ It had been a tiring day, largely because of all the tedious waiting …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • largely — adv 1. chiefly, generally, mainly, mostly, principally, in general, by and large; above all, eminently, essentially, particularly; in great part, in the main, as a whole, for the most part, on the whole, as a rule. 2. much, pretty much, very much …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

  • largely — large•ly [[t]ˈlɑrdʒ li[/t]] adv. 1) to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly 2) in great quantity; much • Etymology: 1175–1225 …   From formal English to slang

  • largely — /lahrj lee/, adv. 1. to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect. 2. in great quantity; much. [1175 1225; ME; see LARGE, LY] * * * …   Universalium

  • largely — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [In large measure] Syn. mostly, mainly, chiefly; see principally . 2. [In a large way] Syn. extensively, abundantly, comprehensively, on a large scale, broadly, magnificently, grandly, lavishly, liberally, prodigiously,… …   English dictionary for students

  • in great measure — {adv. phr.} To a great extent; largely. * /The Japanese attack on Hawaii was in great measure a contributing factor to President Roosevelt s decision to enter World War II./ Compare: TO A LARGE EXTENT …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • in great measure — {adv. phr.} To a great extent; largely. * /The Japanese attack on Hawaii was in great measure a contributing factor to President Roosevelt s decision to enter World War II./ Compare: TO A LARGE EXTENT …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • rúmlíce — adv 1 1.largely, fully, at large, at length; 2. liberally, abundantly; 3. graciously, kindly, benignly …   Old to modern English dictionary

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