generally

[jen-er-uh-lee]

adverb

1. usually; commonly; ordinarily.

   He generally comes home at noon.

   Antonyms: seldom

2. with respect to the larger part; for the most part.

   a generally accurate interpretation of the facts.

3. without reference to or disregarding particular persons, things, situations, etc., that may be an exception.

   generally speaking.

generally

/ ˈdʒɛnrəlɪ /

adverb

1. usually; as a rule

2. commonly or widely

3. without reference to specific details or facts; broadly

Word History and Origins

Origin of generally¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; general + -ly

Synonym Study

See often.

Example Sentences

Animal facilities generally maintain an average temperature of 22 °C, which represents chronic cold for mice.

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It said many staff "were excited by the potential of AI but wary of its use" adding that they "generally expressed caution about AI's potential issues, such as accuracy, bias, and safeguarding risks".

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In the first episode, Carr was panicked, sweating and generally squirming over being a traitor.

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The State Bar has declined to comment on whether it will launch an investigation, but said California law generally prohibits making payments to solicit or procure clients, a practice known as capping.

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"It's insane that the smell of cannabis alone, or somebody wearing a menacing mask alone, does not generally allow, legally, a stop and search," he said.

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