Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to a large extent

phrase
/tə ə lɑrdʒ ɪkˈstɛnt/
Definition
To a significant or considerable degree or amount.
Examples
  • His success in the project was, to a large extent, due to his team’s hard work.
  • To a large extent, the outcome of the event was influenced by public opinion.
Meaning
This phrase is used to convey that something is true or applicable in a major way, though not entirely.
Synonyms
  • largely
  • mostly
  • mainly
  • primarily