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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In each of several major market downturns in recent decades—periods when the S&P 500 fell 20% or more—the sector generally outperformed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The departments counter that, generally, the money can be used to offset other costs or it can be given back to the state.

From Los Angeles Times

However, global credit will begin the year with a generally benign outlook, according to the agency, adding that it expects the credit resilience seen this year to continue.

From The Wall Street Journal

While uninsured patients may see lower prices through a DTC channel, insured patients would generally pay significantly less for a prescription if they use their insurance at a pharmacy.

From Barron's

The companies said they would reduce U.S. prices on drugs to levels comparable with prices charged in other wealthy countries, which are generally much lower.

From The Wall Street Journal

generally

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