word-vault/dist/data/cards/ge/generally.json

A lightweight JavaScript package for English word definitions and collections.

{
    "term": "generally",
    "partOfSpeech": "adverb",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "b1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "by or to most people",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The initiative was **generally considered** a success."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He is **generally regarded** as the most important American painter of his generation."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It was not until 1908 that Freud's importance began to be generally recognized."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The plan was generally welcomed."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It is **generally accepted/agreed/believed** that…"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The new drug will be generally available from January."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He was a generally unpopular choice for captain."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "in most cases",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I generally get up at six."
                },
                {
                    "text": "These systems generally use solar power."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The male is generally larger with a shorter beak."
                },
                {
                    "text": "**Generally speaking**, first-time offenders aged 13 and 14 should not be detained in custody."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Repairs are occasionally needed but generally the machine is quite reliable."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Payments are generally made on an annual basis."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The symptoms of jet lag are generally worse after eastward flights."
                }
            ],
            "synonyms": "as a rule"
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "without discussing the details of something",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Let's talk just about investment generally."
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈdʒenrəli/",
                "audio": "ge/generally/generally__gb_4.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈdʒenrəli/",
                "audio": "ge/generally/generally__us_2_rr.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": null
}