Generally and Rarely

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Generally

Generally adverb - According to the usual course of things.
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Rarely is an antonym for generally in topics: usually, mainly.
Nearby Words: general, generously, generalization, generic, generality

Rarely

Rarely adverb - Not often.
Usage example: summer thunderstorms occur only rarely along the Oregon coast
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Generally is an antonym for rarely.
Nearby Words: rare, rarity, rareness
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  • Literature / Dear Dumb Diary Of course, she has no clique, hangers-on or regular friends (until you can count Jamie), is friendly to all the school "losers", shows no concern over her social status, and while an excellent manipulator, uses said power rarely and generally "for good".
    Source: Literature / Dear Dumb Diary
  • This is only notable since Hawkeye generally runs on the Not Wearing Tights and Civvie Spandex tropes, with Kate and Clint rarely, if ever, actually wearing any costumes.
    Source: Early-Bird Cameo
  • Ted generally gets away with most stuff, even dating two girls at one point, but is rarely shamed; as he is the narrator, this is somewhat justified.
    Source: My Girl Is Not a Slut
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