Synonyms of generally
22 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for generally is usually. Other synonyms of generally are overall, mostly, altogether and collaboratively. The opposite of generally is specifically.
Synonyms and similar words for generally
adverbPopularly or widely.
adverbWithout reference to specific details.
adverbIn the general case, without exception; in all cases.
adverbMore synonyms
- basically
- by and largeMostly; generally; all things considered.
- ordinarily
- mostlyMainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
- regularly
- wontedlyUsually, customarily, or habitually.
- usuallyMost of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
- normally
- collaborativelyIn a collaborative manner.
- en masseIn a single body or group; as one, together.
- all things consideredGenerally speaking; in terms of the big picture.
- altogetherOn the whole; with everything considered.
- at largeIn general; as a whole.
- as a wholeUsed to relate to all the parts of something: altogether, on the whole.
- broadly
- catholiclyIn a catholic manner.
- in generalIn the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.
- overallGenerally; in general.
- universally
Opposite of generally
adverbMore antonyms
- specificallyIn a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.
Meaning of generally
- adverb Popularly or widely.
- adverb As a rule; usually; typically; in most cases.
- adverb Without reference to specific details.
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Questions about synonyms of generally
- What is another word for generally?
- Generally has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as usually, overall, mostly, altogether and collaboratively.
- What is the opposite of generally?
- The opposite of generally is specifically.
- What does generally mean?
- Generally means popularly or widely.
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