The difference between Generally and Mostly
When used as adverbs, generally means popularly or widely, whereas mostly means mainly or chiefly.
check bellow for the other definitions of Generally and Mostly
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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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Mostly as an adverb:
Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
Examples:
"They're mostly good people, although they have made a few mistakes."
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Mostly as an adverb (obsolete):
To the greatest extent; most.
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Compare with synonyms and related words:
- 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
- by and large vs mostly
- in the main vs mostly
- more often than not vs mostly
- largely vs mostly
- mostly vs predominantly
- mostly vs principally