generally

American  

[jen-er-uh-lee] / ˈdʒɛn ər ə li /

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.

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generally British  

/ ˈdʒɛnrəlɪ /

adverb

1. usually; as a rule

2. commonly or widely

3. without reference to specific details or facts; broadly

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Related Words

See often.

Etymology

Origin of generally

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

Example Sentences

The homeowners able to plow ahead generally have more money and have received more from their insurers than others.

From The Wall Street Journal

Antler’s multi-bet strategy stands out in a venture industry that is generally making fewer deals—even with the industry’s mad dash to AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

The average credit score in the U.S. is now 715, which is generally considered “good.”

From MarketWatch

Still, a score above 42.3, over a period, generally tallies with expansion in the wider U.S. economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

In many states, if a card is only in one spouse’s name, the survivor is generally not legally obligated to pay it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• broadly
• commonly
• customarily
• largely
• mostly
• normally
• ordinarily
• publicly
• roughly
• typically
• universally
• usually
• widely