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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"Clinical trials generally identify the most dangerous side effects of drugs," says Ungar.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Until now enforcement has generally focused on the people supplying the devices rather than those using them.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

It left states leeway to define who is intellectually disabled but did clarify that an individual with an IQ under 70 is generally going to qualify.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

“Gridlock is generally great for stocks,” he added.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

“When does the next train start for Galatz?” said Van Helsing to us generally.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

Vocabulary lists containing generally

Medieval Christendom, Lessons 1–2

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Medieval Christendom, Lessons 1–2