generally
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
B1
Anh
~ 900
általában, rendszerint, többnyire, általánosságban, nagy vonalakban, általában véve
B1
1
Mẫu sử dụng:
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Nghĩa
Usually; in most situations
Cụm từ đi kèm
generally speaking
|generally accepted
|generally true
|generally considered
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
rarely (Opposite because it means 'not often' rather than 'most of the time'.)
|
specifically (Opposite in scope; focuses on details rather than general trends.)
Chủ đề
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|time
Định nghĩa
In most situations or most of the time.
In most situations or for the most part.
B2
2
Mẫu sử dụng:
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Some learners overuse 'generally speaking' where 'in general' or simply 'generally' would be more natural.
Nghĩa
Without going into details
Cụm từ đi kèm
generally speaking
|generally understood
|generally described
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
specifically (Direct opposite, as it focuses on details rather than general ideas.)
Chủ đề
communication
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
In a way that talks about the main idea, not the small details.
Without referring to specific details; broadly.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
generally
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
gen - er - ally (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: generally
- Plural: generallies
Họ từ
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
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- Generally speaking, exercise is good for your health.
- Generally speaking, people here are friendly.