generally 
1. usually; as a rule (Freq. 37) - by and large it doesn't rain much here • Syn: by and large, more often than not, mostly 2. without distinction of one from others (Freq. 11) - he is interested in snakes in general • Syn: in general, in the main • Ant: specifically • Derived from adjective: general 3. without regard to specific details or exceptions (Freq. 2) - he interprets the law broadly • Syn: broadly, loosely, broadly speaking • Ant: narrowly (for: broadly) • Derived from adjective: general, broad (for: broadly)
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