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