Always and Generally

Always

Always adverb - On every relevant occasion.
Usage example: although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner

Generally and always are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Generally" instead an adverb "Always".

Generally

Generally adverb - According to the usual course of things.

Always and generally are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Always" instead an adverb "Generally".

Both words in one sentence

  • Eyes Always Shut Characters whose eyes are fixed in that position are generally optimistic and almost always unconditionally happy, but more often down-to-earth instead of ditzy.
  • Among the guys, Cleveland is probably the bluest, Joe is generally blue but can get REAL RED REAL FAST AND REAL LOUDLY, Quagmire is usually red, and Peter is almost always red.
  • The Chew Toy The Chew Toy is roughed up or messed with on a constant basis... and is always, always used for comic effect and treated with a light touch, generally glossing over the meaner undertones of the idea.
    Source: The Chew Toy
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