- by or to most people
- The initiative was generally considered a success.
- He is generally regarded as the most important American painter of his generation.
- It was not until 1908 that Freud's importance began to be generally recognized.
- The plan was generally welcomed.
- It is generally accepted/agreed/believed that…
- The new drug will be generally available from January.
- He was a generally unpopular choice for captain.
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- in most cases synonym as a rule
- I generally get up at six.
- These systems generally use solar power.
- The male is generally larger with a shorter beak.
- Generally speaking, first-time offenders aged 13 and 14 should not be detained in custody.
Language Bank generallygenerallyWays of saying ‘in general’- Women generally earn less than men.
- Generally speaking, jobs traditionally done by women are paid at a lower rate than those traditionally done by men.
- In general, women do not earn as much as men.
- By and large, women remain in the lower-paid jobs in the labour market
- Certain jobs, like nursing and cleaning, are still mainly carried out by women.
- Senior management posts are predominantly held by men.
- Most senior management posts tend to be held by men.
- Women are, for the most part, still paid less than men.
- Economic and social factors are, to a large extent, responsible for women being concentrated in low-paid jobs.
Extra Examples- Repairs are occasionally needed but generally the machine is quite reliable.
- Payments are generally made on an annual basis.
- The symptoms of jet lag are generally worse after eastward flights.
- without discussing the details of something
- Let's talk just about investment generally.
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