# generally

Pronunciation: US say "JEN-ur-lee" /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/; UK say "JEN-ruh-lee" /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li/

## Adverb

1. In most cases; as a rule; usually.
   - Simple: In most cases, but not every time.
   - _The trains generally arrive on time, though delays do happen._
   - _Customers generally prefer the cheaper option when given a choice._
2. In a broad way, without reference to specific details.
   - Simple: In a broad way, without giving exact details.
   - _The report describes the problem generally, leaving the specifics for a later section._
   - _She answered generally, avoiding any mention of the exact figures._
3. Popularly or widely; among most people.
   - Simple: By most people, or in a widely shared way.
   - _The theory is generally regarded as the best explanation we have._
   - _The festival is generally considered the highlight of the year._
4. In the general case, applying to all instances without exception.
   - Simple: In every case, with no exceptions.
   - _The principle applies generally, holding for every case in the set._
   - _Mathematicians proved the statement generally, not merely for a handful of examples._

## Adverb

5. Collectively; as a whole, with nothing left out. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: All together, as one whole group, with no one left out.

## Origin

From Middle English generally (also generalliche), formed from "general" plus the suffix "-ly".

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