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Webster 1913 Edition

Generally

Gen′er-al-ly

,
adv.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Generally

GEN'ERALLY

,
adv.
In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently, but not without exceptions. A hot summer generally follows a cold winter. Men are generally more disposed to censure than to praise,as they generally suppose it easier to depress excellence in others than to equal or surpass it by elevating themselves.
1.
In the main; without detail; in the whole taken together.
Generally speaking, they live very quietly.

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