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adverb gen·er·al·ly \ˈjen-rə-lē, ˈje-nə-, ˈje-nər-lē\
: in a general way : in a way that is not detailed or specific
: in most cases
: by or to most people
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First Known Use of GENERALLY
14th century
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- abnormally, atypically, extraordinarily, uncommonly, untypically, unusually
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generally
adverb gen·er·al·ly \ˈje-nə-rə-lē, ˈjen-rə-\
Definition of GENERALLY for Kids
1
: for the most part <Generally speaking, I don't enjoy horror movies.>
2
: in most cases : usually <I anchored out near the ledge of rocks where I generally fish. — Oliver Butterworth, The Enormous Egg>
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