GDict

generally

'dʒenәrәli5 senses · 60 ms
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adv/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li//ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹə.li//ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/
  1. 1

    Popularly or widely.broadlycomparative

    • It is generally known that the Earth is round.
  2. 2

    As a rule; usually; typically; in most cases.broadlycomparative

    • I generally have a walk in the afternoon.
  3. 3

    Without reference to specific details.broadlycomparative

    • Generally speaking …
  4. 4

    In the general case, without exception; in all cases.broadlycomparative

    • It is generally true that the angles of a triangle sum to 180 degrees.
  5. 5

    Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.broadlycomparativeobsolete

    • I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee.

syn. basically · by and large · commonly · ordinarily · mostly · regularly · wontedly · usually · normally · collaboratively · en masse · all things considered

ant. specifically

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