generally
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
B1
Engelska
~ 900
Betydelser
0 betydelser
adverb
B1
property
1
Usually; in most situations
In most situations or most of the time.
Användningsmönster:
generally [verb/verb phrase]
Vanligt misstag:
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.
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.)
Ordkombinationer
generally speaking
|generally accepted
|generally true
|generally considered
Teman
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|time
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Användningsmönster:
generally [verb/verb phrase]
Vanligt misstag:
Some learners overuse 'generally speaking' where 'in general' or simply 'generally' would be more natural.
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.)
Ordkombinationer
generally speaking
|generally understood
|generally described
Teman
communication
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- Generally speaking, cats are independent animals.
- He explained the problem generally, without numbers.
- She talked generally about her trip.
Grammatik
Grundform
generally
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
Stavelser och betoning
gen - er - ally (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: generally
- Plural: generallies
Ordfamilj
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
Uttryck
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.
Exempel
- Generally speaking, exercise is good for your health.
- Generally speaking, people here are friendly.