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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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I’m generally a conservative investor, but my RIA provides extraordinary advice when these opportunities arise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

He published the outcome to "protect women from the potential consequences of unregulated sperm donorship generally, but also from Joe Donor himself", he added.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

While there isn’t a single, agreed-upon definition for quantum advantage, it generally refers to quantum systems’ ability to outperform classical computers at a range of tasks, doing so more efficiently, accurately, and inexpensively.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

But the government has generally avoided intervening to save a single carrier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

After scientists tested disinfecting methods, they found that carbolic acid wasn't the best way to kill germs, especially in the concentrations generally used.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

Vocabulary lists containing generally

Medieval Christendom, Lessons 1–2

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