generally
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Popularly or widely.
Adverb
Examples
It is generally known that the Earth is round.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
As a rule; usually; typically; in most cases.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Như một quy tắc; thường; điển hình; trong hầu hết các trường hợp
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Adverb
Examples
I generally have a walk in the afternoon.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “generally” mean?
Popularly or widely.
Is “generally” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.