generally

Definition

  • adverb: in a general way
  • adverb: in a 'general' manner
  • synonyms: collectively, commonly, comprehensively

Examples

  • Writers 'generally' oppose censorship. = 'Generally' (speaking), writers oppose censorship.

  • This town is 'generally' regarded as a good place to raise kids.

  • It 'generally' takes about a month for the shipment to arrive.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - No. I mean, nothing? Like, I mean, anything that could help us. No. So you got any advice for me? Just, I mean, generally. Costello can't do much business without coordinating with his source... ...who is here in SIU. Follow Costello. You'll find his rat. ...going through their bank statements, (..)
    2006 The Departed
  • (..) You must be the other guy. If these Chinks wanna nuke Taiwan any time in this century... ...they'd better shape up and show me million dollars. What we generally do, in this country... ...is one guy... ...brings the items... ...and the other guy... ...pays him. No "tickee"... (..)
    2006 The Departed