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Meaning of 'generally' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Generally [ adv.]
- In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently.
- In a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively.
- Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.

Meaning of 'generally' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . generally [ r]
Meaning (1):
- usually; as a rule
Example in sentence:
  • by and large it doesn't rain much here
Meaning (2):
- without regard to specific details or exceptions
Example in sentence:
  • he interprets the law broadly
Meaning (3):
- without distinction of one from others
Example in sentence:
  • he is interested in snakes in general

Nearby Words:

gena genappe gendarme gendarmery gendarmes gender gendered gendering genderless geneagenesis

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