generally
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Britannica Dictionary definition of GENERALLY
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[more generally; most generally]
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in a general way
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in a way that is not detailed or specific
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He talked generally about his plans.
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I had a generally good day.
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in most cases
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usually
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Generally [=in general], his suggestions have been well-received.
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It generally takes about a month for the shipment to arrive.
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When stocks are up, bonds are generally down.
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Writers generally oppose censorship. = Generally (speaking), writers oppose censorship.
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by or to most people
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a generally used phrase
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This town is generally regarded as a good place to raise kids.
