generally
adverb
used for describing something as a whole, without considering details
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considering all the parts of something as one unit
as a part of the basic nature of something
used for referring to something in a very general way
adjective
considering something as a whole, rather than its details or the different aspects of it
used for showing that what you are saying is usually true, but not in every instance
used for describing someone in a general way
as a whole, without giving details
when you consider the whole of a situation, and not just one aspect of it
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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