Lexic.us

Definition of Generally

1. Adverb. Usually; as a rule. "By and large it doesn't rain much here"

2. Adverb. Without distinction of one from others. "He is interested in snakes in general"

3. Adverb. Without regard to specific details or exceptions. "He interprets the law broadly"

Definition of Generally

1. adv. In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently.

Definition of Generally

1. Adverb. Popularly or widely. ¹

2. Adverb. As a rule; usually. ¹

3. Adverb. Without reference to specific details. ¹

4. Adverb. (obsolete) collectively; as a whole; without omissions ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Generally

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Generally

generalizability generalizable generalization generalizations generalize generalized generalized anxiety disorder generalized continuum hypothesis generalized epilepsy generalized seizure

generalizer generalizers generalizes generalizing generall generally (current term) generally accepted accounting practices generalness generals generals of the army

generalship generalships generalties generalty generant generants generatable generate generated generated occlusal path

Literary usage of Generally

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Treatise on the Law of Surveying and Boundaries by Frank Emerson Clark (1922)
"generally.—Speaking generally the term surveying or survey is applied in various ways, as will be evident by an examination of any good dictionary or ..."

2. The law of mines, quarries and minerals by Robert Forster MacSwinney (1884)
"generally. The custom of tin-bounding is peculiar to the counties of Cornwall ... generally. The right of tin-bounding in Cornwall may be claimed either in ..."

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