Definitions for Generally
ˈdʒɛn ər ə ligen·er·al·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. by and large, generally, more often than not, mostlyadverb

   usually; as a rule

   "by and large it doesn't rain much here"

2. generally, in general, in the mainadverb

   without distinction of one from others

   "he is interested in snakes in general"

3. broadly, loosely, broadly speaking, generallyadverb

   without regard to specific details or exceptions

   "he interprets the law broadly"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. generallyadverb

   Popularly or widely.

   It is generally known that the Earth is round.

2. generallyadverb

   As a rule; usually.

   I generally have a walk in the afternoon.

3. generallyadverb

   Without reference to specific details.

   Generally speaking...

4. generallyadverb

   collectively; as a whole; without omissions

   I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee. uE000124690uE001 2 Sam. xvii.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Generallyadverb

   Etymology: from general.

   1. In general; without specification or exception.

   I am not a woman to be touch’d with so many giddy fancies as he hath generally taxed their whole sex withal. William Shakespeare.

   Generally we would not have those that read this work of Sylva Sylvarum, account it strange that we have set down particulars untried. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   2. Extensively, though not universally.3. Commonly; frequently.4. In the main; without minute detail; in the whole taken together.

   Generally speaking, they live very quietly. Joseph Addison, Guardian.

   Generally speaking, they have been gaining ever since, though with frequent interruptions. Jonathan Swift.

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1. generally

   Generally refers to something that is usually true or applies in most cases. It suggests an overall, broad or common trend or pattern. It can also be used to describe something that is not restricted or specialized, but applicable in a widespread or universal way.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Generallyadverb

   in general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently

2. Generallyadverb

   in a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively

3. Generallyadverb

   collectively; as a whole; without omissions

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1. GeneRally

   GeneRally is a freeware racing game originally developed by brothers Hannu and Jukka Räbinä from Finland. Although it features a 3D graphics engine, GeneRally has a top-down perspective, where you can see all the cars. Its art design calls to mind older arcade racing games such as Super Sprint and Slicks 'N' Slide. PCGamer, in an issue about free PC games, described it as "A minimalist Micro Machines".

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Generally' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #853

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Generally' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1225

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Generally' in Adverbs Frequency: #92

How to pronounce Generally?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Generally in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Generally in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Generally in a Sentence

1. Mark Smith:

   I think there’s now a sufficient amount of data to indicate that various forms of physical activity and exercise are generally effective at reducing substance use in individuals seeking treatment.

2. Matt Kepnes:

   If you want to go to Europe, consider eastern or central Europe, where prices are generally cheaper.

3. Daniel Markowski:

   In general, all of the various anti-itch creams are very similar, generally, I suggest that if you're highly allergic to mosquitoes, you may need a cream with Benadryl or a similar antihistamine.

4. Brad Ward:

   We generally start two to three years out. Our team does everything from designing drinks and working on design of bars and layout to specifying the equipment and developing menus, all the way down to training and execution.

5. Karim Sadr:

   LiDAR cannot show everything and many of the parts of the city need to investigated on the ground from up close, eventually we will want to excavate some parts of the site and since the deposits are not generally deep, not a lot of earth has to be moved.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Generally
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Generally
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Generally
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Generally
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Generally