broadly speaking
In general terms
Broadly speaking introduces a generalization that ignores finer distinctions or exceptions: Broadly speaking, the economy has improved.
The phrase signals that what follows is approximately true without being precisely accurate in every case.
It hedges against objections by acknowledging the statement is simplified.
- overallInclusive of everything
- looselyWithout being tight
- usuallyMost of the time
- commonlyWith frequent occurrence
- essentiallyAt its core nature
in essence · effectively · largely · principally · by and large · all things considered · at the end of the day · on the whole · as a rule · to put it simply · in a nutshell · approximation · breadth · big picture · primarily · mainly · mostly · typically
broadly speakingspecifically
In a precise manner
precisely · exactly · strictly speaking · literally · down to the letter
broadly speakingin particular
Focusing on one instance
specifically · particularly · locally · individually · restrictively
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