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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as in mostly

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

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Recent Examples of generally But Republicans are generally more likely to cast their ballots on Election Day as opposed to during early voting. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 Pilots also generally try to avoid thunderstorms and the turbulence associated with them. — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 More generally, management offered a constructive, high-level outlook for 2027, even though official guidance won't be provided until its fourth-quarter earnings report. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 Bitzer said Cabarrus was a more typical Republican stronghold before 2020 but has since moved toward election margins within a range generally considered competitive. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generally

Recent Examples of Synonyms for generally

Adverb

Exusdus, usually a receiver, finished with 174 yards rushing in 13 carries.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
The serials are churned out in bulk, usually screen every day or several nights a week, and often stretch to hundreds of episodes.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of usually

Adverb

In the four years since AI first became broadly available as a commercial product, these productivity returns have mostly failed to materialize.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 8 Nov. 2026
What actually happened in 2020 was a massive miseducation campaign by billionaire Ken Griffin who raised the specter that a rise in taxes, mostly on wealthy people, would mean a tax increase for everyone, which was totally untrue.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of mostly

Adverb

Storms in late October and early November sent torrents of water through normally small or dry creeks that overflowed their banks and flooded local communities.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Willis was caught from behind for a sack on a third-down pass attempt in the fourth quarter by Detroit’s Derrick Moore on a play Willis normally would have escaped using his speed.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of normally

Adverb

But for now, the risks are mainly documented in case reports, series, and other anecdotal accounts.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026
In findings published in December 2025, Gartner reported that over 80% of organizations expected to reduce customer-service agent headcount within 18 months, mainly through attrition.

— Hamid Kohan, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of mainly

Adverb

Democrats had long been the favorites to retake the House given the political headwinds that typically face the party in power and only needed a few seats due to the narrow Republican majority in the first place.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Boise proper is reliably blue, and the rest of the county typically breaks red.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of typically

Adverb

Limiting electric boost primarily to these high-power phases reduces the amount of battery capacity—and battery weight—the aircraft must carry.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Properties are primarily based in cities, and Mallorca feels like a fresh and exciting new arm to its impressive portfolio, which now spans 46 hotels as well as private residences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of primarily

Adverb

Morningstar analyst Loredana Muharremi told CNBC Wednesday's weakness in European defense stocks was largely sentiment-driven.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
The durable material is known to attract sea life to areas that are largely void of fish, creating a destination for fishing boats.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026