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generally

[jen-er-uh-lee] / ˈdʒɛn ər ə li /
ADVERB
mainly, in most cases
Synonyms
STRONGEST
broadly commonly customarily largely mostly normally ordinarily publicly roughly typically universally usually widely
WEAK
about all in all almost always altogether approximately as a rule by and large chiefly conventionally en masse extensively for the most part habitually on average on the whole overall popularly practically predominantly primarily principally regularly roundly thereabouts
Antonyms
STRONGEST
rarely sometimes unusually
WEAK
exactly particularly seldom specifically

Example Sentences

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And it dealt generally with the problem of succession and stability and continuity in government.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

He also emphasized empirical medical evidence over unproven theory, stressed the body’s natural ability to heal, and generally advocated what today we would call holistic medicine, including the use of medicinal herbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Pushbacks - forcing migrants and asylum seekers back across borders without due process - are generally considered illegal under international law.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He has engaged in countless bilateral forums, work groups and discussions about immigration, drug trafficking, cross-border commerce and other concerns, and generally received good marks from U.S. officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

At last he said: “You don’t understand. This isn’t something doctors generally use.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Vocabulary lists containing generally

Medieval Christendom, Lessons 1–2

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