generally
adverb
gen·er·al·ly
ˈjen-rə-lē 
ˈje-nə-,
ˈje-nər-lē
Examples of generally in a Sentence
He talked generally about his plans.
I had a generally good day.
It generally takes about a month for the shipment to arrive.
When stocks are up, bonds are generally down.
This town is generally regarded as a good place to raise kids.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Luckily, today’s smartphones are ideal for capturing images of even faint aurora, which generally look white to the naked eye.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
However, studies have found that this species is generally not the most efficient host for the pathogen that causes the disease, according to Adams, who’s also a disease ecologist.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
Formula regulations in the U.S. and Europe, including requirements for nutrients and testing, differ somewhat, but are generally similar, Abrams said.
—Arkansas Online, 4 June 2025
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generally
adverb
gen·er·al·ly
ˈjen-(ə-)rə-lē
ˈjen-ər-lē
1
: for the most part
generally speaking
2
: as a rule : usually
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