generally

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Popularly or widely.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phổ biến hoặc rộng rãi

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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.