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View synonyms for

generally

[ jen-er-uh-lee ]

adverb

  1. usually; commonly; ordinarily:

    He generally comes home at noon.

    Antonyms:

  2. with respect to the larger part; for the most part:

    a generally accurate interpretation of the facts.

  3. without reference to or disregarding particular persons, things, situations, etc., that may be an exception:

    generally speaking.



generally

/ ˈɛ԰əɪ /

adverb

  1. usually; as a rule
  2. commonly or widely
  3. without reference to specific details or facts; broadly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of generally1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; general + -ly
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Synonym Study

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There is no strict definition for sanctuary policies or sanctuary cities, but the terms generally describe limited cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Fighters generally shed some fat over the period of their training camp to get close to the agreed or stipulated weight limit.

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But it is generally understood people cannot be punished and sent to a prison unless they have been convicted of a crime.

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As for what makes Imax 70mm so special, the film camera is generally considered the highest resolution motion picture camera ever developed.

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It may be generally dismissed as trivial, but Bernstein conducted it with characterful nostalgia and Dudamel has found in it vibrant new spirit.

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