The difference between By and large and Generally
When used as adverbs, by and large means mostly, generally, whereas generally means popularly or widely.
check bellow for the other definitions of By and large and Generally
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By and large as an adverb (set phrase, focus):
mostly, generally; with few exceptions
Examples:
"It was, by and large, an unexceptional presentation."
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Generally as an adverb:
Popularly or widely.
Examples:
"It is generally known that the Earth is round."
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Generally as an adverb:
As a rule; usually.
Examples:
"I generally have a walk in the afternoon."
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Generally as an adverb:
Without reference to specific details.
Examples:
"'Generally speaking …"
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Generally as an adverb (obsolete):
Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.
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Compare with synonyms and related words:
- by and large vs for the most part
- by and large vs generally
- by and large vs mostly
- by and large vs on the whole
- by and large vs usually
- commonly vs generally
- basically vs generally
- by and large vs generally
- commonly vs generally
- generally vs ordinarily
- generally vs mostly
- generally vs regularly
- generally vs wontedly
- generally vs generically
- collaboratively vs generally
- en masse vs generally