generally

[jen-er-uh-lee] /ˈdʒɛn ər ə li/

adverb

usually; commonly; ordinarily:

He generally comes home at noon.

with respect to the larger part; for the most part:

a generally accurate interpretation of the facts.

without reference to or disregarding particular persons, things, situations, etc., that may be an exception:

generally speaking.

Origin

1250-1300; Middle English; see general, -ly

Synonyms

1. See often.

Antonyms

1. seldom.

Examples from the web for generally

First, it brings attention to the toilet market, not generally a closely watched industry.
People generally resent the idea that somebody else should pay less than they have had to do.
Belugas generally live together in small groups known as pods.
P problems are generally easy for a computer to solve.
Moths generally fly at night and lie low during the day.
Unlike horticultural oil, it generally doesn't scald foliage.
generally there is large cancellation, but averaged globally, it is the radiative cooling effect of clouds that dominates.
The commodities markets were generally quiet yesterday.
Those with private health care are generally happy with their plan.
Water is withdrawn but is generally replaced or recharged when rainwater from the surface percolates downward.

British Dictionary definitions for generally

/ˈdʒɛnrəlɪ/

adverb

usually; as a rule

commonly or widely

without reference to specific details or facts; broadly

Word Origin and History for generally

adv.

"including everyone; in a general way, without reference to particulars," mid-14c., from general (adj.) + -ly (2).