generally

/ˈdʒɛnərəli/

/ˈdʒɛnərəli/

Generally means "usually" or "broadly." If something is generally true, it is usually true. If you generally dislike birthday celebrations, don’t be mad when no one throws you a party.

If something is right generally, then it's right most of the time, though perhaps not in every case. Generally, dogs are more playful than cats. Generally, young people are healthier than old people. Generally, people like music. This word is handy when you need to say something that is true for most, but not all, people or things. This word helps you to generalize.

Definitions of generally

1. adverb

   usually; as a rule
   synonyms: by and large, more often than not, mostly
2. adverb

   without distinction of one from others
   synonyms: in general, in the main

   antonyms:

   specifically

   in distinction from others
3. adverb

   without regard to specific details or exceptions
   synonyms: broadly, broadly speaking, loosely