English · Adjectives

generally

/ˈdʒɛnərəli/

[/ˈdʒɛnərəli/]

usually; in most cases

Beginneradverb

Definition

Generally means in most cases or as a rule.

Example

Generally, the weather here is warm and sunny.

Generally, the weather here is warm and sunny.

Etymology

From 'general', from Latin 'generalis', plus '-ly'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to describe what is normally true.

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