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.
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