generally
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Adverb [edit]
generally (comparative more generally, superlative most generally)
- Popularly or widely.
- It is generally known that the Earth is round.
- As a rule; usually.
- I generally have a walk in the afternoon.
- Without reference to specific details.
- Generally speaking...
- (obsolete) collectively; as a whole; without omissions
- I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee. — 2 Sam. xvii.
Translations [edit]
popularly or widely
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as a rule; usually
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without reference to specific details
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Most common English words before 1923: joy · green · mouth · #682: generally · ago · easily · condition