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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Generally \Gen"er*al*ly\, adv.
1. In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally;
most frequently.
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2. In a general way, or in general relation; in the main;
upon the whole; comprehensively.
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Generally speaking, they live very quietly.
--Addison.
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3. Collectively; as a whole; without omissions. [Obs.]
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I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto
thee. --2 Sam. xvii.
ll.
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