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In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently.

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  1. adv. In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently.
  2. adv. In a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively.
  3. adv. Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.
  4. adv. usually; as a rule
  5. adv. without distinction of one from others
  6. adv. without regard to specific details or exceptions
  7. 1. In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently. 2. In a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively. Generally speaking, they live very quietly. Addison. 3. Collectively; as a whole; without omissions. [Obs.] I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee. 2 Sam. xvii. ll.
  8. r:100 r. without distinction of one from others