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generally Synonyms

Another word for generally

Choosing another word for generally depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In most cases; usually or ordinarily.

Usage Example

"The library is usually quiet on weekday mornings, making it an ideal place to study."

Strongest
usually
ordinarily
normally
typically
commonly
Strong
mostly
customarily
habitually
regularly
mainly

• adverb (Context 2)

Without regard to specific details or exceptions; broadly or as a whole.

Usage Example

"broadly speaking, Mediterranean climates feature warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters."

Strongest
broadly
in general
overall
by and large
on the whole
Strong
largely
predominantly
chiefly
principally
altogether

• adverb (Context 3)

By or among most people; widely or popularly.

Usage Example

"The scientist is widely regarded as one of the foremost pioneers of modern genetics."

Strongest
widely
popularly
commonly
Strong
universally
broadly
publicly
extensively

Opposites of generally

The opposite of generally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

rarely
seldom
specifically
infrequently
particularly
uncommonly
narrowly
precisely
See all opposites of generally

• Nearby Words

generalize
generalized
generalizer
generally
generalship
generate
generation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Generally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/generally
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