generally as in usually
- "as a rule"
- "by and large it doesn't rain much here"
Synonyms
- by and largeusually
- more often than notusually
- mostlyin large part; usually
generally as in without distinction of one from others
- "he is interested in snakes in general"
Synonyms
- in generalwithout distinction of one from others
- in the mainfor the most part; without distinction of one from others
generally as in without regard to specific details or exceptions
- "he interprets the law broadly"
Synonyms
- broadlywithout regard to specific details or exceptions; in a wide fashion
- looselyin a relaxed manner; in a loose manner; without regard to specific details or exceptions; structurally open and not compact or close
- broadly speakingwithout regard to specific details or exceptions