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

  • (..) Hmm. I would have thought the nominations for the Nobel Prize would've been secret. I would have thought you'd only find out if you won or lost. That is generally the case, yes, but these are special circumstances. The awards are substantial. They require private funding as such... (..)
    2001 A Beautiful Mind