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gen⋅er⋅al⋅ly

  [jen-er-uh-lee]
Use generally in a Sentence
–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; ME; see general, -ly

Synonyms:
1. See often.

Antonyms:
1. seldom.
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gen·er·al·ly   (jěn'ər-ə-lē)   
adv.  
  1. Popularly; widely: generally known.
    1. As a rule; usually: The child generally has little to say.
    2. For the most part: a generally boring speech.
  3. Without reference to particular instances or details; not specifically: generally speaking.
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Gen"er*al*ly\, adv. 1. In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently.

2. In a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively.

Generally speaking, they live very quietly. --Addison.

3. Collectively; as a whole; without omissions. [Obs.]

I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee. --2 Sam. xvii. ll.
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Language Translation for : generally
Spanish: generalmente, corrientemente, por lo general,
German: allgemein,
Japanese: 概して
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