Meaning of the word "to a great extent" in English

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to a great extent

US /tuː ə ɡreɪt ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /tuː ə ɡreɪt ɪkˈstɛnt/

Phrase

largely; mostly; to a significant degree

Example:
His success was due to a great extent to his hard work.
The new policy will affect everyone to a great extent.