- by and large, generally, more often than not, mostly - usually; as a rule; "by and large it doesn't rain much here"
- generally, in general, in the main - without distinction of one from others; "he is interested in snakes in general"
Antonyms: specifically
Derived from adjective general1
- broadly, loosely, broadly speaking, generally - without regard to specific details or exceptions; "he interprets the law broadly"
Derived from adjective general1