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Synonyms for generally

23 synonyms
2 antonyms
3 meanings

adverb

Most common

usually all things considered mostly broadly broadly speaking commonly basically en-masse

Synonyms by meaning

Adverb

1. Usually

usually, mostly, all things considered, by and large, all in all, overall, altogether

2. Broadly

broadly, broadly speaking, loosely

3. Commonly

commonly, ordinarily, normally, regularly, generically, as usual, wontedly rare

Other

always, basically, about, en-masse, collaboratively, catholicly rare

Antonyms

specifically, exceptionally

All antonyms of generally →

Definitions

adv. 1
Popularly or widely.
It is generally known that the Earth is round.
adv. 2
As a rule; usually; typically; in most cases.
I generally have a walk in the afternoon.
adv. 3
Without reference to specific details.

Example sentences

usually We usually expect that trains will arrive on time.
mostly Tooth enamel is mostly composed of hydroxyapatite.
broadly Broadly speaking, dogs are more faithful than cats.
commonly Methadone is commonly prescribed as a pain killer.

Popularity over time

Word	1850 → 2019	Trend
generally		falling
usually		steady
mostly		rising
broadly		steady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters: about²
6 letters: always², mostly²
7 letters: usually⁴, overall³, broadly², loosely²
8 letters: normally³, commonly³, wontedly
9 letters: basically³, regularly⁴
10 letters: altogether⁴, ordinarily⁵, catholicly
11 letters: generically⁴
15 letters: collaboratively

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (about² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français: généralement
Italiano: generalmente
Español: generalmente
Deutsch: durchweg
Català: generalment