Generally

  • 11generally — ► ADVERB 1) in most cases. 2) without regard to particulars or exceptions. 3) widely …

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  • 12generally — gen|er|al|ly W1S1 [ˈdʒenərəli] adv 1.) considering or relating to the whole of a thing or group, rather than to details or specific cases or parts = ↑broadly ▪ It was generally a positive conversation. ▪ She s not really ill, just generally run… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 13generally — gen|er|al|ly [ dʒen(ə)rəli ] adverb *** 1. ) used for saying what is usually true or typical: She was generally an early riser. 2. ) used for describing something as a whole, without considering details: His attitude to me was generally… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 14generally — [[t]ʤe̱nrəli[/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADV GRADED: ADV with cl/group, ADV with v You use generally to give a summary of a situation, activity, or idea without referring to the particular details of it. University teachers generally have admitted a lack of… …

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  • 15generally — adverb 1 in a general way, considering without details or specific cases: The system has generally been found very easy to use. | She s not really ill, just generally run down. 2 by or to most people: The plants are generally regarded as weeds. | …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 16generally */*/*/ — UK [ˈdʒen(ə)rəlɪ] / US adverb 1) by most people, or in most instances Government analysts generally believe that the recession is over. generally accepted/regarded/considered: He is generally accepted as the world s greatest expert in the field.… …

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  • 17generally — adverb 1) summers were generally hot Syn: normally, in general, as a rule, by and large, more often than not, almost always, mainly, mostly, for the most part, predominantly, on the whole; usually, habitually, customarily, typically, ordinarily …

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  • 18generally*/*/*/ — [ˈdʒen(ə)rəli] adv 1) used for saying what is usually true or typical The food is generally pretty good in this restaurant.[/ex] 2) by most people, or in most instances Scientists generally agree that the new disease is caused by a virus.[/ex]… …

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  • 19generally — /jen euhr euh lee/, adv. 1. usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon. 2. with respect to the larger part; for the most part: a generally accurate interpretation of the facts. 3. without reference to or disregarding… …

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  • 20generally — /ˈdʒɛnrəli / (say jenruhlee) adverb 1. with respect to the larger part, or for the most part: a claim generally recognised. 2. usually; commonly; ordinarily: he generally comes at noon. 3. without reference to particular persons or things:… …