GENERALLY Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

generally

adverb

ˈjen-rə-lē

Definition of generally

as in usually

according to the usual course of things after lunch we generally go for a walk

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Relevance

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as in mostly

for the most part generally, I don't care for raw vegetables

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of generally The buildings recognized have generally been threatened by a lack of maintenance, loss of parking and a lack of awareness by the owners of economic incentives available to rehabilitate historic buildings. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026 Supporters say the devices are generally used in specific jail and transport situations, rather than broadly to patrol on the streets. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Growing up, in our family, and generally in Polynesian families, there is a lot of singing and there’s a lot of ceremonial dancing and things like that. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026 The short answer to this question is that, yes, 4% is still generally considered to be a good high-yield savings account interest rate. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generally

Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally

Adverb

The period, which usually falls between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Hindu god Lord Shiva and is marked by fasting, prayers and colorful monsoon festivals across India.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Residents in the usually quiet neighborhood expressed shock and concern following the incident.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of usually

Adverb

The challenge is that manganese telluride normally forms multiple magnetic domains, which can point in different directions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
In Tokyo on Wednesday, commuter trains and flights were operating normally along with businesses, but the meteorological agency warned residents in northern and western Japan of heavy rain and thunder throughout the day.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of normally

Adverb

The market is still concentrated right now, with US consumers mainly seeing sun-protective clothing in trendy athleisure – think Lululemon, REI and Nike.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Garlic Garlic is a superfood that’s been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, mainly due to its natural immune-supporting properties.

— Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of mainly

Adverb

One unusual thing about the Dead is that the bulk of their oeuvre was penned by non-performing songwriters, chiefly Robert Hunter, who collaborated mainly with Jerry Garcia.

— Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Denise has also been keeping secrets, chiefly about the manuscript for a novel she’s been banging out on a typewriter in the basement, one that happens to be about a woman who fantasizes about leaving her family behind for life in New York.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of chiefly

Adverb

The Army's most significant response has been the Future Soldier Preparatory Course, a pre-basic training program primarily at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, for recruits who narrowly miss academic or body-fat standards.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Hancock, who flashed high-level plays last year as a safety, has primarily played as a nickel corner in Leonhard’s new scheme.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of primarily

Adverb

While the good-paying white-collar jobs in the ‘burbs are getting slashed, the substantial workforce Capital One inherited from Discover in the city of Chicago largely has been spared.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
In League Two, tweaks to SCMP were largely thrown out because they were seen as worthless.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026