Generally and Lightly

Generally

Generally adverb - According to the usual course of things.

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

Lightly

Lightly adverb - Without difficulty.

Generally and lightly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generally" instead an adverb "Lightly".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / World of Tanks The NA North American servers (basically America and Canada) are very lightly populated and thus features a more average player base - NA generally has more light tanks, mediums, and artillery per capita than the other servers, combat is generally very campy.
  • Theatre / Hamilton Washington is generally regarded more lightly regarding slavery, because he released his slaves upon his death, which few of the other Founding Fathers did.
  • But Thou Must! However, if you pick the wrong option the game will generally just lightly scold you and tell you to give it more thought, before asking you again.
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