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generally
[ jen-er-uh-lee ]
adverb
- usually; commonly; ordinarily:
He generally comes home at noon.
Antonyms:
- with respect to the larger part; for the most part:
a generally accurate interpretation of the facts.
- without reference to or disregarding particular persons, things, situations, etc., that may be an exception:
generally speaking.
generally
/ ˈɛəɪ /
adverb
- usually; as a rule
- commonly or widely
- without reference to specific details or facts; broadly
Word History and Origins
Origin of generally1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
There is no strict definition for sanctuary policies or sanctuary cities, but the terms generally describe limited cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Fighters generally shed some fat over the period of their training camp to get close to the agreed or stipulated weight limit.
But it is generally understood people cannot be punished and sent to a prison unless they have been convicted of a crime.
As for what makes Imax 70mm so special, the film camera is generally considered the highest resolution motion picture camera ever developed.
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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