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Describes that something applies to a very great extent, to a high degree, or almost completely. It is usually used as an adverb to indicate the degree or extent of something.
Die beiden Pläne sind weitgehend identisch.
The two plans are largely identical.
The word is made up of 'weit' (far/wide) and 'gehend' (present participle of 'gehen', to go). The literal meaning 'weit gehend' transfers to the abstract meaning 'to a great extent' or 'almost completely'.
Die Renovierungsarbeiten sind weitgehend abgeschlossen.
The renovation work is largely complete.
'Weitgehend' is almost always used as an adverb and stands directly before the adjective or verb it modifies. It describes the extent to which something applies.
Ich bin mit deinem Vorschlag weitgehend einverstanden.
I largely agree with your suggestion.
Common combinations are 'weitgehend unbekannt' (largely unknown), 'weitgehend einig sein' (to largely agree), 'weitgehend zerstört' (largely destroyed), or 'weitgehend erhalten bleiben' (to remain largely preserved). It always expresses that something is not 100%, but true to a very great extent.
Nach dem Sturm war die alte Brücke weitgehend zerstört.
After the storm, the old bridge was largely destroyed.
This word belongs more to written language and a more formal style. It is often found in news reports, reports, and factual texts.
Die politischen Ziele der beiden Parteien sind weitgehend deckungsgleich.
The political goals of the two parties are largely congruent.
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'fast' and 'weitgehend' both describe that something is very close to complete. 'fast' emphasizes the boundary: something has almost been reached, but not quite. 'weitgehend' sounds a bit more factual and means that something applies or has been completed to a large extent. It fits especially well with states, rules, changes, or results. Learners may confuse the words because both express 'not completely, but a lot'. If you want to say that only a little is missing, use 'fast'. If you want to say that something is largely true, 'weitgehend' is more natural.
Für die Prüfung ist das Thema weitgehend klar, nur ein paar Begriffe fehlen noch.
For the exam, the topic is largely clear; only a few terms are still missing.
Am Montag waren wir mit dem Bericht fast fertig.
On Monday, we were almost finished with the report.