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GENERALLY definition: 1. considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of him, her, or…. Learn more.
The meaning of GENERALLY is in a general manner. How to use generally in a sentence.
GENERALLY meaning: 1. considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of him, her, or…. Learn more.
Definition of generally adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adv. 1. usually; ordinarily. 2. with respect to the larger part; for the most part: a generally favorable outlook. 3. without reference to particular persons, situations, etc., that may be an exception: generally speaking. [1250–1300] syn: See often.
If something is generally true, it is usually true. If you generally dislike birthday celebrations, don’t be mad when no one throws you a party. If something is right generally, then it's right most of the time, though perhaps not in every case. Generally, dogs are more playful than cats.
You use generally to summarize a situation, activity, or idea without referring to the particular details of it. Generally speaking, standards have improved. American English : generally / dˈʒɛnrəli /
Generally definition: usually; commonly; ordinarily. See examples of GENERALLY used in a sentence.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English generally gen‧er‧al‧ly / ˈdʒen ə rəli / S2 W1 adverb 1 IN GENERAL considering or relating to the whole of a thing or group, rather than to details or specific cases or parts SYN broadly It was generally a positive conversation.
considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of them: The police said that the crowd was generally well-behaved. generally adverb (BY MOST PEOPLE) B2. by most people, or to most people: He is generally believed to be their best player.
