- broadly
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Unions generally won’t accept the removal of one benefit from a contract without a town providing another, making it difficult to achieve a real reduction, Caruso said.
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Coronaviruses, which generally show less seasonal variation than influenza, tend to have a weak response to changing temperatures.
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- all things considered
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- at short intervals
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- in many instances
- in quick succession
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- oft
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- over and over
- periodically
- recurrently
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adverb
Definition of generally
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as in usually
according to the usual course of things
after lunch we generally go for a walk
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generally, I don’t care for raw vegetables
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by and large, generally, more often than not, mostlyadverb
usually; as a rule
«by and large it doesn’t rain much here»
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loosely, by and large, broadly speaking, more often than not, in general, in the main, broadly, for the most part, mostly, largelyAntonyms:
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generally, in general, in the mainadverb
without distinction of one from others
«he is interested in snakes in general»
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primarily, loosely, by and large, broadly speaking, more often than not, in general, mainly, in the main, broadly, chiefly, principally, mostlyAntonyms:
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broadly, loosely, broadly speaking, generallyadverb
without regard to specific details or exceptions
«he interprets the law broadly»
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mostly, loosely, slackly, broadly speaking, more often than not, in general, in the main, broadly, by and largeAntonyms:
specifically
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List of paraphrases for «generally»:
usually, typically, normally, overall, commonly, general, broadly, widely, universally, ordinarily, often, mostly, largely, traditionally
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Anthony Corrado:
It’s generally been a strategy of the Bushes to raise as much as they can as quickly as possible to establish themselves as the clear fundraising leader and therefore the clear frontrunner, he has a very clear base of donors, so they can hit the ground running and collect maximum checks right from the beginning.
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Ammar Malik:
People generally say he looks more like me.
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Native American:
I have a romance with the history of the city, and I have been generally appalled that the land that the city is on has been taken by whites.
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G.K. Chesterton:
The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.
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James Craigtold:
Generally speaking, we have good relations in that neighborhood, but my officers tell me whenever they’ve been in that area investigating criminal matters, she’s been uncooperative and rude.
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- عمومًاArabic
- generalmentCatalan, Valencian
- üblicherweise, hauptsächlich, allgemein, überhaupt, gewöhnlich, im Allgemeinen, generellGerman
- συνήθως, γενικάGreek
- ĝeneraleEsperanto
- generalmente, por lo generalSpanish
- yleensä, yleisesti, tavallisestiFinnish
- en général, généralementFrench
- de ghnáthIrish
- san fharsaingeachdScottish Gaelic
- xeralmenteGalician
- ընդհանրապես, սովորաբարArmenian
- di solito, in generale, a grandi linee, generalmente, in genereItalian
- בדרך כללHebrew
- 一般にJapanese
- ferē, fermēLatin
- ġeneralmentMaltese
- in het algemeenDutch
- zazwyczaj, ogólnie, powszechnie, z reguły, zwyklePolish
- em geral, geralmente, de modo geralPortuguese
- обычно, вообще, как правило, широко, по большому счётуRussian
- opće, općenito, običnoSerbo-Croatian
- genellikleTurkish
- nói chung làVietnamese
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Table Of Contents:
- Generally as an Adverb
- Definitions of «Generally» as an adverb
- Synonyms of «Generally» as an adverb (40 Words)
- Usage Examples of «Generally» as an adverb
- Associations of «Generally» (30 Words)
The synonyms of “Generally” are: by and large, more often than not, mostly, broadly, broadly speaking, loosely, in general, in the main, usually, traditionally, normally, as a rule, conventionally, in the ordinary way, ordinarily, commonly, as a general rule, in the general run of things, almost always, mainly, for the most part, in most cases, most of the time, predominantly, on the whole, overall, in general terms, in a general sense, generally speaking, altogether, all in all, principally, basically, substantially, effectively, widely, extensively, comprehensively, universally, popularly
Generally as an Adverb
Definitions of «Generally» as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “generally” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- In most cases; usually.
- By or to most people; widely.
- In general terms; without regard to particulars or exceptions.
- Without regard to specific details or exceptions.
- Without distinction of one from others.
- Usually; as a rule.
Synonyms of «Generally» as an adverb (40 Words)
all in all | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
almost always | Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. |
altogether | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. It was not altogether her fault. |
as a general rule | To the same degree (often followed by `as. |
as a rule | To the same degree (often followed by `as. |
basically | In essence; at bottom or by one’s (or its) very nature. I basically played the same thing every night. |
broadly | Without regard to specific details or exceptions. The climate is broadly similar in the two regions. |
broadly speaking | In a wide fashion. |
by and large | So as to pass a given point. |
commonly | Under normal conditions. Shift workers commonly complain of not getting enough sleep. |
comprehensively | In a way that includes or deals with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. They were comprehensively defeated. |
conventionally | In a way that is based on what is traditionally done or believed. He was dressed conventionally in a grey shirt and trousers. |
effectively | In such a manner as to achieve a desired result. Effectively this means that companies will be able to avoid regulations. |
extensively | To a large or detailed degree. The article was extensively researched. |
for the most part | Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. |
generally speaking | Without distinction of one from others. |
in a general sense | To or toward the inside of. |
in general | To or toward the inside of. |
in general terms | To or toward the inside of. |
in most cases | To or toward the inside of. |
in the general run of things | To or toward the inside of. |
in the main | To or toward the inside of. |
in the ordinary way | To or toward the inside of. |
loosely | In a careless and indiscreet manner. Discussions were loosely structured to enhance informality. |
mainly | More than anything else. He is mainly concerned with fiction. |
more often than not | Used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs. |
most of the time | Very. |
mostly | Usually; generally. I made some good friends but mostly met closed minded people. |
normally | In a normal manner. Try to breathe normally. |
on the whole | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
ordinarily | Usually. An effort to behave ordinarily. |
overall | Taken as a whole; in all. Overall 10 000 jobs will go. |
popularly | Among the people. A popularly elected Parliament. |
predominantly | Much greater in number or influence. It is predominantly a coastal bird. |
principally | For the most part; chiefly. He was principally a landscape painter. |
substantially | For the most part; essentially. Things will remain substantially the same over the next ten years. |
traditionally | As part of a long-established custom, practice, or belief; typically. A nation traditionally hostile to taxation. |
universally | Everywhere. Progress is not always universally welcomed. |
usually | Under normal conditions. He usually arrives home about one o clock. |
widely | Far apart; with a wide space or interval between. She was widely read. |
Usage Examples of «Generally» as an adverb
- The term of a lease is generally 99 years.
- A decade when France was moving generally to the left.
- Generally speaking, things have been getting better.
- The best scheme is generally reckoned to be the Canadian one.
Associations of «Generally» (30 Words)
accepted | Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct. He wasn t handsome in the accepted sense. |
always | Without variation or change, in every case. She is always making derogatory remarks. |
approximately | Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly. Lasted approximately an hour. |
broadly | In general and without considering minor details. Broadly speaking the risks are as follows. |
chiefly | Mainly. He is remembered chiefly for his organ sonatas. |
commonly | Under normal conditions. Shift workers commonly complain of not getting enough sleep. |
customarily | By custom; according to common practice. The leaves are customarily used for animal fodder. |
ever | At all times all the time and on every occasion. Don t you ever regret giving up all that money. |
exponentially | By means of or as expressed by a mathematical exponent. The coefficients show an exponentially decaying trend. |
general | A high rank of officer in the army and in the US air force above lieutenant general and below field marshal general of the army or general of the air force. The general public. |
habitually | By way of habit; customarily. Does he lie habitually. |
infrequently | Not often; rarely. A storage area for infrequently used items. |
invariably | In every case or on every occasion; always. Ranch meals are invariably big and hearty. |
largely | In large part; mainly or chiefly. These accounts are largely inactive. |
mainly | For the most part. He is mainly concerned with fiction. |
mostly | Usually; as a rule. I made some good friends but mostly met closed minded people. |
normally | In a normal manner. Try to breathe normally. |
ordinarily | In a normal way. An effort to behave ordinarily. |
overwhelmingly | To a very great degree or with a great majority. The country voted overwhelmingly for independence. |
pantechnicon | A large moving van (especially one used for moving furniture. |
predominantly | Mainly; for the most part. It is predominantly a coastal bird. |
primarily | For the most part. This is primarily a question of economics. |
principally | For the most part. He was principally a landscape painter. |
regularly | In a way that follows the normal pattern of inflection. The reunion has taken place regularly every two years. |
repeatedly | Over and over again; constantly. They have been warned repeatedly with no effect. |
routinely | According to routine or established practice. Owners routinely flout local laws about restraining and picking up after their pets. |
typically | With the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing. A typically English village wedding. |
universally | By everyone; in every case. Progress is not always universally welcomed. |
usually | Under normal conditions; generally. Heat resistant paints are usually black or aluminium coloured. |
wont | An established custom. Sons wont to nurse their Parents in old age. |