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gen·er·al·ly  (jnr--l)
adv.
1. Popularly; widely: generally known.
2.
a. As a rule; usually: The child generally has little to say.
b. For the most part: a generally boring speech.
3. Without reference to particular instances or details; not specifically: generally speaking.

generally
Adverb
1. usually; as a rule: these protests have generally been peaceful
2. commonly or widely: it's generally agreed he has performed well
3. not specifically; broadly: what are your thoughts generally about the war?
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.generally - usually; as a rule; "by and large it doesn't rain much here"
2.generally - without distinction of one from others; "he is interested in snakes in general"
specifically - in distinction from others; "a program specifically for teenagers"; "he is interested specifically in poisonous snakes"
3.generally - without regard to specific details or exceptions; "he interprets the law broadly"

generally
Translations
generally [ˈdʒɛnrəlɪ] advgeneralmente, en general
generally [ˈdʒɛnrəlɪ] general advgénéralement
generally [ˈdʒɛnrəlɪ] general advim Allgemeinen
generally [ˈdʒɛnrəlɪ] advgeneralmente


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In the present book, it should perhaps be added, the word Literature is generally interpreted in the strict sense, as including only writing of permanent significance and beauty.
For, after a long series of military successes, or diligent and skilful labours, it is generally found that the more intelligent among the Artisan and Soldier classes manifest a slight increase of their third side or base, and a shrinkage of the two other sides.
As writers of travels among barbarous communities are generally very diffuse on these subjects, he deems it right to advert to what may be considered a culpable omission.
 
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