1 by or to most people:
The plan was generally welcomed. * It is now generally accepted that... * The new drug will be generally available from January. * He was a generally unpopular choice for captain.
2 in most cases
SYNUSUALLY:
I generally get up at six. * The male is generally larger with a shorter beak.
3 without discussing the details of sth:
Let's talk just about investment generally.
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