generally meaning and definition

GENERALLY adverb

Definition of generally (adverb)

1. usually; as a rule
   • "by and large it doesn't rain much here"
   • synonyms: by and large, more often than not, mostly
2. without distinction of one from others
   • "he is interested in snakes in general"
   • synonyms: in general, in the main
   • antonym: specifically
3. without regard to specific details or exceptions
   • "he interprets the law broadly"
   • synonyms: broadly, broadly speaking, loosely
   • antonym: narrowly