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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.*