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