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largely

intermediateB1

/ˈlɑːrdʒli/ · larg-e-ly

to a great extent; for the most part.

Meanings

adverbformal

to a great extent; for the most part.

زیادہ تر؛ بڑی حد تک۔

اکثراً

aksarā

Synonyms

mostlychieflyprimarilyزیادہ تربیشتراکثر

Antonyms

minimallypartiallyslightlyکمجزویہلکا

Common Collocations

  • largely responsible
  • largely due to
  • largely focused on

Example Sentences

The results of the study were largely positive.

مطالعے کے نتائج زیادہ تر مثبت تھے۔

Mutālay ke nataij zyādah tar musbat the.

The outcome is largely dependent on individual effort.

نتیجہ زیادہ تر فرد کی کوشش پر منحصر ہے۔

Nateejah zyādah tar fard ki koshish par munhasir hai.

Her success is largely attributed to her dedication.

اس کی کامیابی زیادہ تر اس کی لگن کو منسوب کی جاتی ہے۔

Us ki kāmyabi zyādah tar us ki lagan ko mansoob ki jati hai.

Easily Confused With

large:Large is an adjective describing size, while largely is an adverb describing extent or degree.

Word Family

large
adjectiveبڑا
largeness
nounبڑائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'largely' as relating to 'large' amounts or extents.

Imagine a large pie chart showing a significant majority.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

معاشرت میں بڑا ہونا، اکثری طور پر معتبر ہے

Muāshrat mein bara honā, aksarī taur par mu'tabar hai

Being large in society is largely respected.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بڑی بڑی باتیں اکثر کثافت ہوتی ہیں

Bari bari baatein aksar kathaafat hoti hain

Big talks are often superficial.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "larche" — of large size

First known use: 15th century

The word 'largely' developed from the adjective 'large' in Middle English, which evolved from Old French 'large', influenced by Latin 'largus'.