इंग्रजी

generally

gb/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 900
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adverb B1 property
1

Usually; in most situations

In most situations or most of the time.

वापर नमुना: generally [verb/verb phrase]
सामान्य चूक:
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.
समानार्थी शब्द
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.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
rarely (Opposite because it means 'not often' rather than 'most of the time'.) | specifically (Opposite in scope; focuses on details rather than general trends.)
सहप्रयोग
generally speaking |generally accepted |generally true |generally considered
विषय
daily life |communication |core_vocabulary |time
उदाहरणे
  • Generally, people prefer to work during the day.
  • He generally arrives at the office by 9 a.m.
  • This type of plant generally grows well in warm climates.
  • The movie was generally well-received by critics.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I generally eat breakfast at home.
  • She generally walks to school.
  • We generally play soccer on weekends.
  • It is generally warm in summer.
adverb B2 property
2

Without going into details

In a way that talks about the main idea, not the small details.

वापर नमुना: generally [verb/verb phrase]
सामान्य चूक:
Some learners overuse 'generally speaking' where 'in general' or simply 'generally' would be more natural.
समानार्थी शब्द
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.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
specifically (Direct opposite, as it focuses on details rather than general ideas.)
सहप्रयोग
generally speaking |generally understood |generally described
विषय
communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • Generally speaking, the project was a success.
  • We can generally describe the trend as positive.
  • Generally, her comments were supportive, though there were some criticisms.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Generally speaking, cats are independent animals.
  • He explained the problem generally, without numbers.
  • She talked generally about her trip.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
generally
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
gen - er - ally (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: generally
  • Plural: generallies
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
generallies noun
Core family
general adjective B1 generalize verb C1 generalization noun B2
Related words
generalist noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
specific adjective B1 specifically adverb B1
Advanced or less common
generalizable adjective generality noun
वाक्प्रचार

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.

उदाहरणे
  • Generally speaking, exercise is good for your health.
  • Generally speaking, people here are friendly.

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