'Generally' definitions:

Definition of 'generally'

(from WordNet)
adverb
Usually; as a rule; "by and large it doesn't rain much here" [syn: by and large, generally, more often than not, mostly]
adverb
Without distinction of one from others; "he is interested in snakes in general" [syn: generally, in general, in the main] [ant: specifically]
adverb
Without regard to specific details or exceptions; "he interprets the law broadly" [syn: broadly, loosely, broadly speaking, generally] [ant: narrowly]

Definition of 'Generally'

From: GCIDE
  • Generally \Gen"er*al*ly\, adv.
  • 1. In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. In a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively. [1913 Webster]
  • Generally speaking, they live very quietly. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Collectively; as a whole; without omissions. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee. --2 Sam. xvii. ll. [1913 Webster]

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