The difference between Generally and Usually

When used as adverbs, generally means popularly or widely, whereas usually means most of the time.


check bellow for the other definitions of Generally and Usually

  1. Generally as an adverb:

    Popularly or widely.

    Examples:

    "It is generally known that the Earth is round."

  2. Generally as an adverb:

    As a rule; usually.

    Examples:

    "I generally have a walk in the afternoon."

  3. Generally as an adverb:

    Without reference to specific details.

    Examples:

    "'Generally speaking …"

  4. Generally as an adverb (obsolete):

    Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.

  1. Usually as an adverb:

    Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

    Examples:

    "Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

  2. Usually as an adverb:

    Under normal conditions.