generally

Words with a similar base: generally

'generally'

[by_and_large.r.01] as in: usually; as a rule

Examples:
by and large it doesn't rain much here

'generally'

[generally.r.02] as in: without distinction of one from others

Examples:
he is interested in snakes in general

'generally'

[broadly.r.01] as in: without regard to specific details or exceptions

Examples:
he interprets the law broadly

Origins

					generally (English)
├── -ly (English)
│   ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── general (English)
    └── general (Anglo-Norman)

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