weitgehend
largely · widely
Etwas trifft in großem Umfang oder fast vollständig zu, aber nicht ganz komplett.
The German word "weitgehend" is an adjective or adverb meaning "to a large extent" or "mostly". It is composed of:
- weit – meaning "wide" or "far"
- gehend – a form of the verb "gehen," meaning "going"
Together, "weitgehend" conveys the idea of something reaching broadly or extensively.
Similar words include:
- zum größten Teil (for the most part)
- größtenteils (mostly)
- hauptsächlich (mainly)
Difference:
- "weitgehend" emphasizes the scope or extent of something.
- "hauptsächlich" stresses the primary aspect, not necessarily extent.
- "zum größten Teil" and "größtenteils" are closer in meaning, often interchangeable with "weitgehend" but sometimes less formal.
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Examples
Seine Meinung ist weitgehend unbekannt.adverb
His opinion is largely unknown.
Die Ergebnisse sind weitgehend positiv.adverb
The results are largely positive.
Seine Arbeit wurde weitgehend anerkannt.adverb
His work was largely recognized.
Unsere Pläne sind weitgehend umgesetzt.adverb
Our plans have been largely implemented.
Ihre Ansichten sind weitgehend anerkannt.adverb
Her views are widely accepted.
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