generally
adverb
gen·er·al·ly
ˈjen-rə-lē 
ˈje-nə-,
ˈje-nər-lē
Examples of generally in a Sentence
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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Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
In Livermore, generally the hottest spot in Alameda County, the temperature is expected to reach 96 on both days.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
An emergency manager is generally someone who oversees local mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts before, during and after an emergency.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
High-fiber diets are generally safe for most people.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for generally
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“Generally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generally. Accessed 19 Jul. 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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