generally
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
B1
Engelsk
~ 900
általában, rendszerint, többnyire, általánosságban, nagy vonalakban, általában véve
B1
1
Brugsmønster:
generally [verb/verb phrase]
Generally, people prefer to work during the day.
Az emberek általában szívesebben dolgoznak nappal.
He generally arrives at the office by 9 a.m.
Általában reggel 9-re ér be az irodába.
This type of plant generally grows well in warm climates.
The movie was generally well-received by critics.
Læringseksempler
I generally eat breakfast at home.
Általában otthon reggelizem.
She generally walks to school.
Általában gyalog jár iskolába.
We generally play soccer on weekends.
It is generally warm in summer.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'generally' with 'in general'. 'Generally' modifies a verb or clause, while 'in general' is a prepositional phrase often used to start or end a sentence.
Betydning
Usually; in most situations
Ordforbindelser
generally speaking
|generally accepted
|generally true
|generally considered
Synonymer
usually (Very close in meaning, but 'usually' often refers to habitual actions, while 'generally' can also refer to broader truths or tendencies.)
|
typically (Similar meaning, but 'typically' can carry a slightly stronger sense of representing the norm.)
Antonymer
rarely (Opposite because it means 'not often' rather than 'most of the time'.)
|
specifically (Opposite in scope; focuses on details rather than general trends.)
Temaer
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|time
Definition
In most situations or most of the time.
In most situations or for the most part.
B2
2
Brugsmønster:
generally [verb/verb phrase]
Generally speaking, the project was a success.
Általánosságban véve a projekt sikeres volt.
We can generally describe the trend as positive.
A tendenciát általánosságban pozitívnak nevezhetjük.
Generally, her comments were supportive, though there were some criticisms.
Læringseksempler
Generally speaking, cats are independent animals.
Általánosságban elmondható, hogy a macskák önálló állatok.
He explained the problem generally, without numbers.
Nagy vonalakban magyarázta el a problémát, számok nélkül.
She talked generally about her trip.
Typisk fejl:
Some learners overuse 'generally speaking' where 'in general' or simply 'generally' would be more natural.
Betydning
Without going into details
Ordforbindelser
generally speaking
|generally understood
|generally described
Synonymer
broadly (Close in meaning; emphasizes a wide scope rather than precision.)
|
roughly (Similar in meaning, but can suggest an imprecise estimate rather than a broad statement.)
Antonymer
specifically (Direct opposite, as it focuses on details rather than general ideas.)
Temaer
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that talks about the main idea, not the small details.
Without referring to specific details; broadly.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
generally
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
Stavelser og tryk
gen - er - ally (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: generally
- Plural: generallies
Ordfamilie
Forms
generallies
noun
Core family
Related words
generalist
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
specific
adjective B1
specifically
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
generalizable
adjective
generality
noun
Udtryk
generally speaking
1/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
In most situations; broadly stated
Used to say that you are talking about most situations or giving a broad idea, not details.
Eksempler
- Generally speaking, exercise is good for your health.
- Generally speaking, people here are friendly.