Gen″er‐al‐ly, adv. 1. In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently.
2. In a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively.
Generally speaking, they live very quietly. Addison.
3. Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.
I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee. 2 Sam. xvii. ll.