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ADVERB (3)

1. usually; as a rule;
- Example: "by and large it doesn't rain much here"
[syn: by and large, generally, more often than not, mostly]

2. without distinction of one from others;
- Example: "he is interested in snakes in general"
[syn: generally, in general, in the main]

3. without regard to specific details or exceptions;
- Example: "he interprets the law broadly"
[syn: broadly, loosely, broadly speaking, generally]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Generally \Gen"er*al*ly\, adv.
   1. In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally;
      most frequently.
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   2. In a general way, or in general relation; in the main;
      upon the whole; comprehensively.
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            Generally speaking, they live very quietly.
                                                  --Addison.
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   3. Collectively; as a whole; without omissions. [Obs.]
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            I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto
            thee.                                 --2 Sam. xvii.
                                                  ll.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

generally
    adv 1: usually; as a rule; "by and large it doesn't rain much
           here" [syn: by and large, generally, more often than
           not, mostly]
    2: without distinction of one from others; "he is interested in
       snakes in general" [syn: generally, in general, in the
       main] [ant: specifically]
    3: without regard to specific details or exceptions; "he
       interprets the law broadly" [syn: broadly, loosely,
       broadly speaking, generally] [ant: narrowly]