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by and large

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌbaɪ ən ˈlɑːrdʒ/ · UK /ˌbaɪ ən ˈlɑːdʒ/

by and large means: Considering most things or most cases, although there may be some differences.

adverb

GENERALLYB2

Considering most things or most cases, although there may be some differences.

  • By and large, people were happy.
  • The changes have worked well, by and large.
  • Do you agree with the report, by and large?

Similar words: generally, mostly, on the whole

Common phrases: by and large successful, by and large satisfied

CHANGING WIND DIRECTIONC2

Sailing sometimes towards the wind and sometimes in the direction it blows.

  • The ship sailed by and large.
  • We sailed by and large across the bay.
  • The captain kept sailing by and large as the wind shifted.

Common phrases: sail by and large, sailing by and large

Questions about by and large

What does by and large mean?

Considering most things or most cases, although there may be some differences.

What is by and large in other languages?

Türkçe: genel olarak · Español: en general · Français: dans l’ensemble · Deutsch: im Großen und Ganzen · Italiano: nel complesso · 日本語: 概して

How do you pronounce by and large?

In American English /ˌbaɪ ən ˈlɑːrdʒ/; in British English /ˌbaɪ ən ˈlɑːdʒ/.

How do you use by and large in a sentence?

By and large, people were happy. The changes have worked well, by and large.

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