Meaning & Definition of Generally in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a general manner; usually.

  Example Sentence: Generally, I prefer coffee over tea.

• Definition: For the most part; mostly.

  Example Sentence: The weather is generally mild in spring.

• Definition: In a way that covers a broad area.

  Example Sentence: He gave a generally positive review of the book.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'general', from Latin 'generalis' meaning 'of a kind' or 'general'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• generally accepted: widely recognized or agreed upon.
• generally speaking: in general terms; usually.
• generally regarded: thought of in a particular way by most people.

Translations

• Spanish: generalmente

• French: généralement

• German: generell

• Russian: в общем

Related Words

• general: pertaining to a whole class or group; not specific.

• generality: the quality of being general; the main idea or concept.

• genesis: the origin or mode of formation of something.

Slang Meanings of generally

• Meaning: In most cases or most of the time.

  Example Sentence: It's generally a bad idea to skip breakfast.