Generally vs. Mainly — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Generally and Mainly
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Generally
In most cases; usually
The term of a lease is generally 99 years
Mainly
More than anything else
He is mainly concerned with fiction
Generally
In general terms; without regard to particulars or exceptions
A decade when France was moving generally to the left
Generally speaking, things have been getting better
Mainly
For the most part; chiefly.
Generally
By or to most people; widely
The best scheme is generally reckoned to be the Canadian one
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Mainly
Chiefly; for the most part.
Generally
Popularly; widely
Generally known.
Mainly
(obsolete) Forcefully, vigorously.
Generally
As a rule; usually
The child generally has little to say.
Mainly
(obsolete) Of the production of a sound: loudly, powerfully.
Generally
For the most part
A generally boring speech.
Mainly
(obsolete) To a great degree; very much.
Generally
Without reference to particular instances or details; not specifically
Generally speaking.
Mainly
Very strongly; mightily; to a great degree.
Generally
Popularly or widely.
It is generally known that the Earth is round.
Mainly
Principally; chiefly.
Generally
As a rule; usually.
I generally have a walk in the afternoon.
Mainly
For the most part;
He is mainly interested in butterflies
Generally
Without reference to specific details.
Generally speaking
Generally
In the general case, without exception.
It is generally true that the angles of a triangle sum to 180 degrees.
Generally
(obsolete) Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.
Generally
In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently.
Generally
In a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively.
Generally speaking, they live very quietly.
Generally
Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.
I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee.
Generally
Usually; as a rule;
By and large it doesn't rain much here
Generally
Without distinction of one from others;
He is interested in snakes in general
Generally
Without regard to specific details or exceptions;
He interprets the law broadly
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