In large part
phrase
To a great extent; mostly.
The success of the venture was in large part due to his efforts.
Often appears as...
- 'in large part due to'
- 'in large part because'
Usage tips
General,Idiomatic
phrase
Covering most of something.
The costs are, in large part, covered by the government.
Often appears as...
- 'in large part covered'
- 'in large part made up'
phrase
Mostly because of something or someone.
I succeeded in large part because of my mentor’s guidance.
Often appears as...
- 'in large part due to'
- 'in large part to'
Usage tips
General,Idiomatic
phrase
To a great extent; mostly.
The success of the venture was in large part due to his efforts.
Often appears as...
- 'in large part due to'
- 'in large part because'
Usage tips
General,Idiomatic
phrase
Covering most of something.
The costs are, in large part, covered by the government.
Often appears as...
- 'in large part covered'
- 'in large part made up'
phrase
Mostly because of something or someone.
I succeeded in large part because of my mentor’s guidance.
Often appears as...
- 'in large part due to'
- 'in large part to'
Usage tips
General,Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Frequency
The phrase is common in written and spoken English, and adds emphasis on the major factor.
The team won in large part due to their rigorous training.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Exclusive
It suggests other factors exist, but the one mentioned is the most significant.
He chose the college in large part for its engineering program, but also liked the campus.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Can add a tone of gratitude or acknowledgement when crediting someone's efforts.
Her recovery was in large part thanks to the dedicated nurses.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Frequency
The phrase is common in written and spoken English, and adds emphasis on the major factor.
The team won in large part due to their rigorous training.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Exclusive
It suggests other factors exist, but the one mentioned is the most significant.
He chose the college in large part for its engineering program, but also liked the campus.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Can add a tone of gratitude or acknowledgement when crediting someone's efforts.
Her recovery was in large part thanks to the dedicated nurses.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Frequency
The phrase is common in written and spoken English, and adds emphasis on the major factor.
The team won in large part due to their rigorous training.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Exclusive
It suggests other factors exist, but the one mentioned is the most significant.
He chose the college in large part for its engineering program, but also liked the campus.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Can add a tone of gratitude or acknowledgement when crediting someone's efforts.
Her recovery was in large part thanks to the dedicated nurses.
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