generally (Meaning)

Wordnet

generally (r)

usually; as a rule

without distinction of one from others

without regard to specific details or exceptions

Webster

generally (adv.)

In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently.

In a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively.

Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.

generally Sentence Examples

  1. Generally speaking, most people prefer warm weather over cold weather.
  2. Temperatures generally increase during the summer months.
  3. Generally, cats are more aloof than dogs.
  4. It is generally believed that laughter is the best medicine.
  5. People who live in urban areas are generally more sedentary than those in rural areas.
  6. Generally, children learn faster than adults.
  7. It is generally frowned upon to talk loudly in a library.
  8. Generally, the cost of living is higher in cities than in smaller towns.
  9. People who are generally optimistic tend to be happier and healthier.
  10. Generally, it is considered polite to hold the door open for someone behind you.

FAQs About the word generally

usually; as a rule, without distinction of one from others, without regard to specific details or exceptionsIn general; commonly; extensively, though not univer

usually, normally, typically, of course,commonly, ordinarily, as a rule, conventionally, regularly, needless to say

abnormally, uncommonly, peculiarly, extraordinarily, strangely, uncommonly, strangely,unusually, extraordinarily, abnormally

Generally speaking, most people prefer warm weather over cold weather.

Temperatures generally increase during the summer months.

Generally, cats are more aloof than dogs.

It is generally believed that laughter is the best medicine.