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generally

Generally is defined as usually or for the most part.

(adverb)

An example of generally used as an adverb is in the sentence, "He generally gets to work around 9:30 a.m.," which means that he usually gets to work around 9:30.

See generally in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

to or by most people; widely; popularly; extensively: a generally accepted usage
in most instances; usually; as a rule
in a general way or sense; without reference to details or individual cases; not specifically

See generally in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

Popularly; widely: generally known.
a. As a rule; usually: The child generally has little to say.
b. For the most part: a generally boring speech.
Without reference to particular instances or details; not specifically: generally speaking.

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