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generally
[ jen-er-uh-lee ]
/ ˈdʒɛn ər ə li /
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adverb
usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
with respect to the larger part; for the most part: a generally accurate interpretation of the facts.
without reference to or disregarding particular persons, things, situations, etc., that may be an exception: generally speaking.
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1. See often.
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British Dictionary definitions for generally
generally
/ (ˈdʒɛnrəlɪ) /
adverb
usually; as a rule
commonly or widely
without reference to specific details or facts; broadly
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