generally

adverb

Form of general , adverb of general.

Simple meaning

Without regard to specific details or exceptions.

Pronunciation

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ˈdʒɛnɚəli

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Definition

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adverb

Without regard to specific details or exceptions
Without reference to specific details.
As a rule; usually; typically; in most cases.
In the general case, without exception; in all cases.
Popularly or widely.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: A2 · Elementary
Frequency: Common
Typical Use: Everyday English

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This meaning: Without regard to specific details or exceptions

Used this way, generally is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone: Neutral
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Not strongly marked
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: No strong connotation
Usage feel: Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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generally usedgenerally knownnow generally

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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generaladjectiveBase word
Applying to all or most members of a category or group.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

generalistnounPerson or profession
A modern scholar who is in a position to acquire more than superficial knowledge about many different interests.
generalitynounDerived noun · specialist
An idea or conclusion having general application.
generalizeverbDerived verb
Draw from specific cases for more general cases.

Compound terms

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generally accepted accounting principlesnounCompound term
A collection of rules and procedures and conventions that define accepted accounting practice.

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