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generally

Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li/

The English word “generally” has 5 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. Popularly or widely.
  2. As a rule; usually; typically; in most cases.
  3. Without reference to specific details.
  4. In the general case, without exception; in all cases.
  5. Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.

Etymology

From Middle English generally, generalliche, equivalent to general + -ly.

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