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GENERALLYadv.

Websters Unabridged Dictionary (1913) • 1913

In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently. In a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively. Generally speaking, they live very quietly. Addison. Collectively; as a whole; without omissions. [Obs.] I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee. 2 Sam. xvii. ll.

generallyadv

Wiktionary (English) • 2026

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Popularly or widely. | As a rule; usually; typically; in most cases. | Without reference to specific details. | In the general case, without exception; in all cases. | Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.

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