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Definition generally in British English

generally adverb

adverb
/ˈdʒen(ə)rəli/
1

by most people, or in most instances

Example

Government analysts generally believe that the recession is over.

Example

He is generally accepted as the world's greatest expert in the field.

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2

used for describing something as a whole, without considering details

Example

His attitude to me was generally unfriendly.

Example

I had been feeling tired and run-down generally.

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3

without being specific or giving details

Example

She spoke generally about the challenges of being a single parent.

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used for saying what is usually true or typical

Example

She was generally an early riser.

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Definition generally in British English