- 1by or to most people The plan was generally welcomed. It is now generally accepted that… The new drug will be generally available in January. He was a generally unpopular choice for captain.
- 2in most cases synonym as a rule I generally get up at six. The male is generally larger with a shorter beak.
- 3without discussing the details of something Let's talk just about investment generally. Language Bankgenerallyways 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/By and large, women do not earn as much as men.
- Certain jobs, like nursing and cleaning, are still mainly carried out by women.
- Senior management posts are held predominantly 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.
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