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generally

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/ˈdʒɛnərəli/ · gen-er-al-ly

In a general manner; without specifying details.

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Meanings

adverbformal

In a general manner; without specifying details.

عام طور پر؛ تفصیلات کے بغیر.

عمومی طور پر

aamī tor par

Synonyms

typically ordinarily mainlyاکثرعام طور پربیشتر

Antonyms

specifically particularlyخاص طور پرحالت حال

Common Collocations

generally accepted
generally speaking
generally known

Example Sentences

Generally, the weather is warm in summer.

عمومی طور پر، موسم گرمی میں گرم ہے۔

aamī tor par, mausam garmi mein garm hai.

She is generally regarded as a talented artist.

وہ عمومی طور پر ایک باصلاحیت فنکار کے طور پر سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

woh aamī tor par aik basalat fankār ke tor par samjha jata hai.

Generally speaking, healthy eating is important.

عمومی طور پر، صحت مند غذا اہم ہے۔

aamī tor par, sehat mand ghiza aham hai.

Easily Confused With

generous:While 'generally' refers to something common or usual, 'generous' describes someone who is willing to give or share freely.

Word Family

general

adjectiveعمومی

generalize

verbعمومی بنانا

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'general' to remind you that 'generally' means something common or usual.

Imagine a large crowd where most people are dressed similarly, symbolizing something that is general.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عمومیت میں حکمت ہے

aamīyat mein hikmat hai

There is wisdom in generality.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "generalis" — of a whole kind, general

First known use: 15th century

The word 'generally' has evolved from the Latin word 'generalis', which indicates a quality applying to a whole category or group.