generally

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   Popularly or widely.

   It is generally known that the Earth is round.

2. 2
   adv

   As a rule; usually; typically; in most cases.

   I generally have a walk in the afternoon.

3. 3
   adv

   Without reference to specific details.

   Generally speaking …

4. 4
   adv

   In the general case, without exception; in all cases.

   It is generally true that the angles of a triangle sum to 180 degrees.

5. 5
   adv

   Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.

   I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee.

6. 6
   adv

   without distinction of one from others

7. 7
   adv

   usually

8. 8
   adv

   without regard to specific details or exceptions

Etymology

From Middle English generally, generalliche, equivalent to general + -ly.