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  • broadly
  • commonly
  • customarily
  • largely
  • mostly
  • normally
  • ordinarily
  • publicly
  • roughly
  • typically
  • universally
  • usually
  • widely
  • about
  • all in all
  • almost always
  • altogether
  • approximately
  • as a rule
  • by and large
  • chiefly
  • conventionally
  • en masse
  • extensively
  • for the most part
  • habitually
  • on average
  • on the whole
  • overall
  • popularly
  • practically
  • predominantly
  • primarily
  • principally
  • regularly
  • roundly
  • thereabouts

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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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WORDS RELATED TO GENERALLY

  • all
  • all in all
  • all things considered
  • all told
  • bodily
  • by and large
  • collectively
  • conjointly
  • en masse
  • everything considered
  • everything included
  • for the most part
  • generally
  • in all
  • in sum
  • in toto
  • on the whole
  • taken together
  • about
  • almost
  • around
  • ballpark figure
  • bordering on
  • circa
  • close to
  • closely
  • comparatively
  • generally
  • in the ballpark
  • in the neighborhood of
  • in the region of
  • in the vicinity of
  • just about
  • loosely
  • more or less
  • most
  • much
  • not far from
  • not quite
  • proximately
  • relatively
  • roughly
  • upwards of
  • very close
  • as a rule
  • by ordinary
  • frequently
  • generally
  • more often than not
  • ordinarily
  • regularly
  • as a matter of course
  • as usual
  • commonly
  • consistently
  • conventionally
  • frequently
  • generally
  • habitually
  • naturally
  • normally
  • regularly
  • routinely
  • traditionally
  • usually
  • wontedly
  • all in all
  • all together
  • altogether
  • as a body
  • as a group
  • as a whole
  • as one
  • bodily
  • by and large
  • ensemble
  • generally
  • in a body
  • in a group
  • in a mass
  • jointly
  • on the whole
  • together
  • again and again
  • as a rule
  • at regular intervals
  • at short intervals
  • at times
  • by ordinary
  • customarily
  • every now and then
  • generally
  • habitually
  • in many instances
  • in quick succession
  • intermittently
  • many a time
  • many times
  • much
  • not infrequently
  • not seldom
  • oft
  • often
  • oftentimes
  • ofttimes
  • ordinarily
  • over and over
  • periodically
  • recurrently
  • regularly
  • spasmodically
  • successively
  • thick and fast
  • time and again
  • usually
  • very often

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generally

adverb

Definition of generallynext

1

as in usually

according to the usual course of things

after lunch we generally go for a walk

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  • typically

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  • of course

  • as a rule

  • naturally

  • regularly

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  • customarily

  • needless to say

  • habitually

  • natch

  • traditionally

  • on the whole

  • conventionally

  • familiarly


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  • unusually

  • extraordinarily

  • uncommonly

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as in mostly

for the most part

generally, I don’t care for raw vegetables

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  • mostly

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  • chiefly

  • primarily

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  • largely

  • basically

  • principally

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  • normally

  • substantially

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  • in general

  • partly

  • most

  • overall

  • partially

  • practically

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  • virtually

  • ordinarily

  • nearly

  • by and large

  • somewhat

  • approximately

  • on the whole

  • roughly

  • next to

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  • much

  • nigh

  • near

  • about

  • wellnigh

  • incompletely

  • plus or minus

  • more or less


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  • completely

  • just

  • totally

  • entirely

  • fully

  • wholly

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  • barely

  • marginally

  • minimally

  • absolutely

  • categorically

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  • totally

  • entirely

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

    usually; as a rule

    «by and large it doesn’t rain much here»

    Synonyms:
    loosely, by and large, broadly speaking, more often than not, in general, in the main, broadly, for the most part, mostly, largely

    Antonyms:
    specifically

  2. generally, in general, in the mainadverb

    without distinction of one from others

    «he is interested in snakes in general»

    Synonyms:
    primarily, loosely, by and large, broadly speaking, more often than not, in general, mainly, in the main, broadly, chiefly, principally, mostly

    Antonyms:
    specifically

  3. broadly, loosely, broadly speaking, generallyadverb

    without regard to specific details or exceptions

    «he interprets the law broadly»

    Synonyms:
    mostly, loosely, slackly, broadly speaking, more often than not, in general, in the main, broadly, by and large

    Antonyms:
    specifically

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  1. List of paraphrases for «generally»:

    usually, typically, normally, overall, commonly, general, broadly, widely, universally, ordinarily, often, mostly, largely, traditionally

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  1. 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.

  2. Ammar Malik:

    People generally say he looks more like me.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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