Generally meaning

What does “generally” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“generally” is an adverb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: usually; as a rule.

generally

usually; as a rule
“by and large it doesn't rain much here”
Synonymsby and large more often than not mostly
without distinction of one from others
“he is interested in snakes in general”
Synonymsin general in the main
Oppositesspecifically
without regard to specific details or exceptions
“he interprets the law broadly”
Synonymsbroadly loosely broadly speaking

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University