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generally

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/
Meanings
  • adverb

    Used to describe things that are typical or usual, rather than being exceptional or unusual.

  • adjective

    Applying to most instances or cases; common to the majority.

Pronunciation
  1. /d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/



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Synonyms

basically , by and large , commonly , mostly , ordinarily , regularly , wontedly , collaboratively , en masse , commonly , generically
Rhymes
Words rhyming with generally
rarely , marley , carley
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. generally () :

  2. jennie () : A pet name for Jennifer

  3. jeannie () : A genie in popular culture

Variants
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generally , generally speaking
Forms
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The comparative form of 'generally' is 'more generally'. The superlative form is 'most generally'. The past tense is 'was general' or 'were general'. The past participle is 'been general'. The present participle is 'being general'. The infinitive form is 'to be general'. The gerund form is 'generality'. The plural form is 'generals'. The possessive form is 'generals'.

Etymology
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From Old French 'generalment' or Latin 'generaliter', meaning 'in general' or 'throughout'

Trivia
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  1. The word 'generally' is used more frequently in formal writing than in everyday speech.

  2. The term 'generally' comes from the Latin word 'generaliter', which means 'in common' or 'throughout'.

  3. In mathematics, the term 'generally' is used to describe a statement or equation that applies to all cases, except for a few specific exceptions.

Related Concepts
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  1. typical: Related to what is usual or common in a particular group or situation.

  2. average: Related to what is typical or normal for a group or population.

  3. universal: Related to what applies to all members of a group or population.

Culture
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In literature, 'generally' is often used to describe the typical behavior or characteristics of a group or society. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist', the author uses the term 'generally' to describe the harsh living conditions and criminal activities that were common in the workhouses and streets of London during that time.

How to Memorize "generally"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people or things, and think about how 'generally' applies to them. For example, you might visualize a classroom full of students, and think about how the teacher's instructions apply to all of them 'generally'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'generally' with the idea of typicality or commonness. For example, you might think of the word 'typical' whenever you see the word 'generally'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'generally'. For example, you might use the phrase 'Generally speaking, this applies to all' to remember the meaning of the word.

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