generally

adverb
UK: /ˈdʒenərəli/
US: /ˈdʒenərəli/

  1. Usually; in most situations or cases.

    1. I generally wake up early in the morning.
    2. The restaurant is generally crowded on Friday and Saturday nights, so book ahead.

  2. In a general way; without regard to particular details or exceptions.

    1. He spoke generally about the need for better education.
    2. Generally speaking, older cars are more prone to breakdowns, according to mechanics.

Synonyms

typically mostly mainly largely usually

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "generally" in English means: Usually; in most situations or cases., In a general way; without regard to particular details or exceptions..

The phonetic transcription of "generally" is /ˈdʒenərəli/ in British English and /ˈdʒenərəli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "generally": typically, mostly, mainly, largely, usually.

Example usage of "generally": "I generally wake up early in the morning.". More examples on the page.