Generally Men Women ˈdʒenrəli January Adverb Bre Plan

• the plan was generally welcomed.
• it is now generally accepted that…
• the new drug will be generally available from january.
• he was a generally unpopular choice for captain.

generally

1. by or to most people
• The plan was generally welcomed.
• It is now generally accepted that…
• The new drug will be generally available from January.
• He was a generally unpopular choice for captain.
2. in most cases
• I generally get up at six.
• The male is generally larger with a shorter beak.
• 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 predominantly held 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.
3. without discussing the details of something
• Let's talk just about investment generally.

Extra Examples

• Payments are generally made on an annual basis.
• Repairs are occasionally needed but generally the machine is quite reliable.
• The software will be generally available from January.
• The symptoms of jet lag are generally worse after eastward flights.