Synonyms for generally

Grammar : Adv

Spell : jen-er-uh-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɛn ər ə li

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Définition of generally

Origin : "including everyone; in a general way, without reference to particulars," mid-14c., from general (adj.) + -ly (2).

adv mainly, in most cases

Example sentences :

The lower classes of tradesmen were generally placed near the gates.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

It was generally considered impromptu, but was, in truth, as stereotyped as the other.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

To others beyond he was not known and was not generally popular.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Fortunately the corn was not generally housed, and much of that was saved.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

It was what is generally known as a most impressive service.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

It was generally in the morning she went, because then she was almost sure to find them alone.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

But generally speaking, it does escape them, and lives to finish its task.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

Touch a man on his business, and he generally responds by being interested.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

And have you the elixir vita which generally accompanies it?
Extract from : « A Virtuoso's Collection (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

To those who have not cultivated it, its taste is generally repugnant.
Extract from : « Government by the Brewers? » by Adolph Keitel

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