GENERALLY Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

generally

adverb

ˈjen-rə-lē

Definition of generally next

as in usually

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

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as in mostly

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

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Recent Examples of generally Transmission to people generally happens when virus-laden rodent excreta gets stirred up in dust and inhaled—for example, a person sweeping out a shed or garage with a rodent infestation without a mask. —

ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026 That generally means the department is requesting additional testing or studies. —

Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 These are frequently active volcanoes, unlikely to produce a major explosive event, and people in surrounding communities generally know to be wary of them. —

Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026 The work generally reimagined the layout of the library to best serve residents’ needs. —

Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for generally

Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally

Adverb

The courts in the past have held — and usually not framed in terms of DEI policies; this was prior to that term gaining currency — but courts have been skeptical about giving the FCC authority over Equal Employment Opportunity policies as a basis for license decisions.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
The broad, strappy leaves of tulips have a waxy coating that gives them a blue-green color, with usually two to six leaves per plant.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026