To a large extent
Example: The project succeeded to a large extent because of teamwork.
Definition
"To a large extent" is an adverbial phrase used to indicate that something happens or is true mostly or primarily, but not entirely. It expresses a significant degree or amount, as in the example: The project succeeded to a large extent because of teamwork.
Etymology
The phrase "to a large extent" combines the preposition 'to,' the adjective 'large,' meaning big or considerable in size, and the noun 'extent,' which refers to the area, degree, or scope of something. Together, they form an expression that conveys a substantial degree or scale. The phrase has evolved naturally in English as a way to describe the magnitude or range of an action or fact.
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"To a large extent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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