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gen·er·al·ly

[jen-er-uh-lee]
adverb
1.
usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
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.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English; see general, -ly


1. See often.


1. seldom.

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indefinite, unspecific, or undetailed statement
police officer in any of several European countries, esp. a French police officer
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generally (ˈdʒɛnrəlɪ)
 
adv
1.  usually; as a rule
2.  commonly or widely
3.  without reference to specific details or facts; broadly

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