generally

4 definitions • 9 examples

considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of him, her, or it:

Your health is generally good, but you do have a few minor problems.

He wants more money to be given to the arts generally.

I shall now develop my previous point more generally (= to say more about what it includes).

usually, or in most situations:

The baby generally wakes up three times during the night.

generally speaking Well, generally speaking (= in most situations), it's quicker on public transport.

by most people, or to most people:

It was generally believed at the time that both men were guilty.

The proposal has received a generally favourable reaction.

in a way that includes most people, things, or conditions, or most of the time:

It was generally believed at the time that both men were guilty.

The baby generally (= usually) wakes up twice during the night.