generally
usually; as a rule
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,213 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 15,058 times across 175,113 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- usually; as a rule also: by and large, more often than not, mostly by and large it doesn't rain much here
- without distinction of one from others also: in general, in the main he is interested in snakes in general
- without regard to specific details or exceptions also: broadly, loosely, broadly speaking he interprets the law broadly
generally in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Their population generally amounts to eight or ten men—seldom to thirty.
Snowflakes and Sunbeams · R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne · Chapter 1
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For the lad's nickname had come on board ship with him, and he was generally known by it.
Under Drake's Flag · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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Mux, who generally was extremely talkative, was quietly nibbling on his dish of cabbage, with many a deep sigh.
Cornelli · Johanna Spyri · Chapter 1
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The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.
The Odyssey of Homer · 751? BCE-651? BCE Homer · Chapter 1
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This usage was observed, not only by Phaddhy and his son, but by all the Phaddys of that family, generally.
The Station · William Carleton · Chapter 1