Correct spelling, explanation: largely is an adverb constructed by suffixing the base word large with -ly, which is an adverb-creating suffix. In this case, the base word ends in e, so there is no need to add any other letter, and the process is simple: large + ly = largely.
Definition of largely:
adverb
1. mostly, to a great extent
You should’ve been more careful, but this accident was largely my fault anyway.
It’s largely thanks to my mom that now I can cook great meals.
Incorrect spelling, explanation: for largelly to be correct, either the base word would have to be largel, or for the suffix to be -lly, and none of this is correct. Largely is based on the word large, and the adverb-creating suffix is just -ly so it’s unnecessary to add another l to this word.
Incorrect spelling
Incorrect spelling
Incorrect spelling
Incorrect spelling
✔ Click to open Free Grammar, Style and Spell Checker
Still not sure?
Ask your question in our comments section below (we reply to all comments within 24 hours)or return to main search.
Well it certainly is not!
lie
I never realized that I was mistaken all my years in the university, even my lecturers didn’t notice.
Hey, I’m for the first time here. I found it truly useful and it helped me out a ton.