to a great extent

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to a great extent

He relied on others' data to a great extent.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • To a considerable degree; largely; mostly: This phrase indicates that something is true or happens in a large or significant measure, but not necessarily completely.
Usage
  • The phrase "to a great extent" is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to express a high degree or large proportion. It is formal and often used in analytical, academic, or descriptive writing.
  • It typically appears at the beginning or end of a clause, or after the verb it modifies.
Examples

  • Modifying a verb:

    • The success of the project depended to a great extent on teamwork.
    • Her opinion has changed to a great extent since she learned the new facts.

  • Modifying an adjective:

    • The theory is, to a great extent, consistent with the observed data.
    • The damage was to a great extent irreversible.

  • Modifying a clause (often at the beginning):

    • To a great extent, the future of the company is in your hands.
Advanced Usage
  • "to a very great extent": An intensified form emphasizing an even larger degree.
    • The climate crisis is to a very great extent a result of human activity.
  • "to what extent": Used in questions to inquire about the degree or scope of something.
    • To what extent were you involved in the planning?
  • "to such an extent that": Used to introduce a result clause, showing a degree so high that it leads to a specific consequence.
    • He was worried to such an extent that he couldn't sleep.
Variants and Related Words
  • Largely (adv): To a great extent; mostly.
    • The report is largely accurate.
  • Mostly (adv): For the most part; mainly.
    • The audience was mostly students.
  • Considerably (adv): By a notably large amount or to a notably large degree; significantly.
    • The price has increased considerably.
  • To a large extent (adv phrase): A very close synonym with identical meaning and usage.
    • This is, to a large extent, a political issue.
Synonyms
  • For the most part
  • In large measure
  • Predominantly
  • Substantially
Antonyms
  • To a small extent
  • Hardly
  • Barely
  • Minimally
Related Phrases
  • In part: Partly; not entirely. (Implies a smaller degree than "to a great extent").
    • The delay was in part due to bad weather.
  • By and large: On the whole; generally speaking.
    • By and large, the event was a success.
to a great extent

He relied on others' data to a great extent.

Adverb
  1. to a considerable degree
    • he relied heavily on others' data

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