Generally Definition & Meaning
generally
- adverb
- usually; as a rule; "by and large it doesn't rain much here"
- without distinction of one from others; "he is interested in snakes in general"
- without regard to specific details or exceptions; "he interprets the law broadly"
Words that rhyme with generally
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- What does generally mean?
- usually; as a rule; "by and large it doesn't rain much here" without distinction of one from others; "he is interested in snakes in general" without regard to specific details or exceptions; "he interprets the law broadly"
- What part of speech is generally?
- Generally is an adverb.
- How many definitions does generally have?
- Generally has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).