largely
/ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/ adverb B1- In a widespread or large manner.
- For the most part; mainly or chiefly. · They were largely successful in their efforts.
- On a large scale; amply.
Comparative largelier · Superlative largeliest
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The latter seemed to have resigned himself; he drew the corks, and partook largely of the fish with the garlic and fat.
The corridors at Hurlstone have their walls largely decorated with trophies of old weapons.
The very name assumed by his host of Monte Cristo and again repeated by the landlord of the Hôtel de Londres, abundantly proved to him that his island friend was playing his philanthropic part on the shores of Piombino, Civita Vecchia, Ostia, and Gaëta, as on those of Corsica, Tuscany, and Spain; and further, Franz bethought him of having heard his singular entertainer speak both of Tunis and Palermo, proving thereby how largely his circle of acquaintances extended.
If I am able to support myself it is largely due to the interest which he took in my unhappy situation.”
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