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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Generally \Gen"er*al*ly\, adv 1. In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently. 2. In a general way or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively. Generally speaking, they live very quietly. --Addison. 3. Collectively; as a whole; without omissions. [Obs.] I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee. --2 Sam. xvii. ll From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: generally adv 1: usually; as a rule "by and large it doesn't rain much here" [syn: {by and large}, {more often than not}, {mostly}] 2: without distinction of one from others "he is interested in snakes in general" [syn: {in general}, {in the main}] [ant: {specifically}] 3: without regard to specific details or exceptions; "he interprets the law broadly" [syn: {broadly}, {loosely}, {broadly speaking}] [ant: {narrowly}]
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