generally meaning

EN[d͡ʒɛnɹəliː]
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Definition of generally in English Dictionary

• AdverbCOMmore generallySUPmost generallySUF-ly+-
  1. Popularly or widely.
     1. It is generally known that the Earth is round. ‎
  2. As a rule; usually.
     1. I generally have a walk in the afternoon. ‎
  3. Without reference to specific details.
     1. Generally speaking … ‎
  4. OBS Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.
• More Examples
  1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
     • Nevertheless, one foot is generally used in preference to the other in such movements as digging (hence sometimes called the spade foot), in hopping, in making a leap, &c.
     • I curse and blame generally / Alle hem that loven vilany / For vilany makith vilayn
     • The chawush, or sergeant, who had charge of these executions, generally turned them to his profit: [ …]
  2. Used in the Beginning of Sentence
     • Generally speaking, the main malignant part in most cases of malignant ectomesenchymoma (MEM) is the mesenchymal component.
     • Generally those with more responsibility outearn those with less.

• Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
  1. Adverbs
  2. Morphemes
     • Suffixes
       • Words by suffix
         • Words suffixed with -ly

Other Vocabulary

1. en generall
2. en generalcy
3. en generalty
4. en generals
5. fr générale