generally
/'dʤenərəli/
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a general way; without regard to specific details or exceptions: Used to indicate that a statement is true in most cases or as a whole, but may not apply to every single instance.
- Usually; as a rule; for the most part: Used to describe what is typical or common.
Usage and Examples
- To make a broad statement:
- The weather here is generally pleasant in the spring.
- Generally, people are kind and helpful.
- To indicate what is usual or typical:
- I generally go to bed before midnight.
- She is generally on time for meetings.
Advanced Usage
- "generally speaking": Used to introduce a statement that is true in most cases, acknowledging there may be exceptions.
- Generally speaking, the cost of living is higher in cities.
- "it is generally accepted/agreed/believed that...": Used to state a widely held opinion or consensus.
- It is generally accepted that regular exercise is good for your health.
Variants and Related Words
- General (adjective): Affecting or concerning all or most people or things; widespread.
- There is a general feeling of optimism.
- Generalize (verb): To make a general or broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
- It is dangerous to generalize about a whole group of people.
Synonyms
- Usually: Under normal conditions; ordinarily.
- Typically: In most cases; usually.
- Broadly: Without considering details; generally.
- On the whole: Taking everything into account; in general.
Antonyms
- Specifically: In a way that is exact and clear; particularly.
- Exceptionally: To a greater degree than normal; unusually.
- Particularly: More than usually; especially.
Related Phrases
- In general: This phrase is very similar in meaning to "generally" and is often used interchangeably.
- In general, the feedback has been positive.
- As a rule: Usually; normally.
- As a rule, I avoid eating late at night.
Adverb
- without regard to specific details or exceptions
- he interprets the law broadly
- without distinction of one from others
- he is interested in snakes in general
- usually; as a rule
- by and large it doesn't rain much here