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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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Weitgehend describes the high degree to which someone agrees with something, for example when only individual points are rejected. Überwiegend, by contrast, emphasizes that the majority of the people involved agree. The key distinction is therefore the extent of the agreement versus the proportion of people who agree.
Der Ausschuss stimmt dem Plan weitgehend zu, lehnt aber einen Punkt ab.
The committee largely agrees with the plan but rejects one point.
Die Mitglieder des Ausschusses stimmen dem Plan überwiegend zu, nur wenige sind dagegen.
Most of the committee members agree with the plan; only a few are opposed.
