Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Usually or typically in most cases or situations, without being exact or specific.
Generally
/ˈdʒenərəli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
This was all that was generally known of her history.
And generally she couldn't answer at all.
His heart, generally so quiet, began to beat.
Etymology:
The word "generally" comes from the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French "generalement," which relates to the Latin "generaliter." The root is "genus," meaning kind or type, with the suffix "-aliter" indicating an adverbial form.
Usage Statistics:
75 mentions per 1 million words 
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