Generally

//ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li// adv

adv ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Popularly or widely. broadly, comparative

    "It is generally known that the Earth is round."

  2. 2
    As a rule; usually; typically; in most cases. broadly, comparative

    "I generally have a walk in the afternoon."

  3. 3
    Without reference to specific details. broadly, comparative

    "Generally speaking …"

  4. 4
    In the general case, without exception; in all cases. broadly, comparative

    "It is generally true that the angles of a triangle sum to 180 degrees."

  5. 5
    Collectively; as a whole; without omissions. broadly, comparative, obsolete

    "I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee."

Adverb
  1. 1
    without distinction of one from others wordnet
  2. 2
    usually; as a rule wordnet
  3. 3
    without regard to specific details or exceptions wordnet

Synonyms

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broadly speakingcommonlyaboutall in allall things consideredall things considered

Example

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"Generally, who visits their parents more, sons or daughters?"

Etymology

From Middle English generally, generalliche, equivalent to general + -ly.

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generally speaking

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