一般 — meaning in English

English meaning

• general adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
• generally adv Usually or in most cases; as a rule.

Senses

一般 is used for these senses in English:

• general Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal. [from 13th c.]
• generally Popularly or widely.
• generally As a rule; usually; typically; in most cases.
• generally Without reference to specific details.

general — full definition

1. adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
2. adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
3. adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
4. noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.

generally — full definition

1. adv Usually or in most cases; as a rule.
2. adv Without getting into specific details; broadly speaking.
3. adv Widely, among most people or in most places.

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