generally

gen·er·al·ly

adverb \ˈjen-rə-lē, ˈje-nə-, ˈje-nər-lē\

Definition of GENERALLY

: in a general manner: as

a : in disregard of specific instances and with regard to an overall picture <generally speaking>

b : as a rule : usually

Examples of GENERALLY

1. He talked generally about his plans.
2. I had a generally good day.
3. It generally takes about a month for the shipment to arrive.
4. When stocks are up, bonds are generally down.
5. This town is generally regarded as a good place to raise kids.

First Known Use of GENERALLY

14th century

Related to GENERALLY

Synonyms

commonly, naturally, natch [slang], normally, ordinarily, typically, usually

Antonyms

abnormally, atypically, extraordinarily, uncommonly, untypically, unusually

Related Words

customarily, habitually, regularly, routinely; familiarly; conventionally, traditionally

Near Antonyms

funnily, oddly, peculiarly, queerly, strangely, weirdly; anomalously, irregularly; radically