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

This generally appears among Americans’ bottom five values.

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Analysts said Thursday they don’t see synergies between Abbott and Exact Sciences—Exact’s diagnostic tests are run in central labs, while Abbott generally sells diagnostic instruments—though they could share a sales force.

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The $69 fare is generally about what travelers would pay for an economy seat on a Washington-to-New York flight, but that’s before factoring in the cost of getting to and from the airport.

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Europe has been repeatedly cut out of direct Russia-U.S. discussions on how to end the war, although the White House has generally briefed European leaders on talks.

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Under state law, the amount of time that pickers are supposed to stay away from treated fields generally ranges from four hours to several weeks, depending on the pesticide.

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