B1adverbacademiclanguage
US/ˈlɑːrdʒ.li/
UK/ˈlɑːdʒ.li/
mostly or mainly
In context
The success of the event was largely due to the volunteers.
The town's economy depends largely on fishing and tourism.
His advice was largely ignored by the younger staff.
Words that go with largely
adverb + adjective
- largely due toThe delay was largely due to bad weather.
- largely responsibleCars are largely responsible for air pollution.
- largely unknownThe artist was largely unknown until last year.
adverb + verb
- largely ignoredThe warning was largely ignored.
verb + adverb
- depend largelyFarmers depend largely on the weather.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The city is largely, so it's easy to get lost.Correct: The city is large, so it's easy to get lost.