How do you use "generally" in a sentence?

I generally wake up around seven in the morning. The restaurant is generally considered to be the best in town. Generally speaking, British summers are quite mild.

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Q: What does "generally" mean?

Usually, or in most cases; by most people Generally is an adverb meaning in most cases, usually, or by most people. It's used to make statements about what is typical without claiming absolute truth. 'Generally speaking' is a common phrase used to introduce a broad statement. 'In general' has a similar meaning.

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Meaning: Usually, or in most cases; by most people

通常，一般来说

generalmente, en general

一般的に、通常

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Generally is an adverb meaning in most cases, usually, or by most people. It's used to make statements about what is typical without claiming absolute truth. 'Generally speaking' is a common phrase used to introduce a broad statement. 'In general' has a similar meaning.

「generally」是一个副词，意思是在大多数情况下、通常或被大多数人认为。用于陈述典型情况而不声称绝对真理。「generally speaking」是一个常用短语，用于引出概括性陈述。「in general」有类似的含义。

Generally es un adverbio que significa en la mayoría de los casos, usualmente, o por la mayoría de la gente. Se usa para hacer declaraciones sobre lo que es típico sin afirmar una verdad absoluta. «Generally speaking» es una frase común usada para introducir una declaración amplia. «In general» tiene un significado similar.

「generally」はほとんどの場合、通常、またはほとんどの人によってという意味の副詞です。絶対的な真実を主張せずに、典型的なことについて述べるために使われます。「generally speaking」は広い意味の文を導入するために使われる一般的なフレーズです。「in general」も同様の意味があります。

generally는 대부분의 경우, 보통, 또는 대다수의 사람들에 의해라는 뜻의 부사입니다. 절대적인 사실이라고 주장하지 않으면서 전형적인 것에 대해 진술할 때 사용됩니다. 'generally speaking'은 포괄적인 진술을 할 때 흔히 쓰이는 표현입니다. 'in general'도 비슷한 의미를 가집니다.

Examples

I generally wake up around seven in the morning.
我通常早上七点左右起床。
Generalmente me despierto alrededor de las siete de la mañana.
私は普通朝7時頃に起きます。
저는 보통 아침 7시쯤에 일어납니다.
The restaurant is generally considered to be the best in town.
这家餐厅普遍被认为是城里最好的。
El restaurante generalmente se considera el mejor de la ciudad.
そのレストランは一般的に町で最高と考えられています。
그 레스토랑은 일반적으로 마을 최고의 식당으로 여겨집니다.
Generally speaking, British summers are quite mild.
一般来说，英国的夏天相当温和。
En términos generales, los veranos británicos son bastante templados.
一般的に言って、イギリスの夏はかなり穏やかです。
일반적으로 말해, 영국의 여름은 상당히 온화합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'generalis' meaning 'relating to a whole class', from 'genus' (kind, class). The adverb form 'generally' appeared in Middle English, meaning 'as a whole, universally'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal