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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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Frailer schools try to compete by lowering admission standards and giving large discounts on tuition, which generally carries a sticker price on par with big-name universities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

For its part, Local 99 generally endorsed incumbent board members for reelection — a safe bet most times — in hopes of being rewarded at the bargaining table.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Whatever happens in the coming days, more models are generally a good thing, helping offset weakening Chinese car sales.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Over the years, the investment has looked like either a stroke of genius or a boondoggle, generally depending on the price of oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“It is a circumstance which Darcy could not wish to be generally known, because if it were to get round to the lady’s family, it would be an unpleasant thing.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen