generally
adverb
gen·er·al·ly
ˈjen-rə-lē 
ˈje-nə-,
ˈje-nər-lē
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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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Nathan Smith, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025
In 2025, people who generally make $67,000 or less qualify for services through the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
What Are the Potential Risks of Dry Shampoo? Dry shampoo is generally safe to use on occasion.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
If the ground is hot, the heat may penetrate through the thin layer, but nylon is generally a solid material for repelling the elements.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 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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