Learn English – What’s the difference between “generally” and “usually”

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I don't generally talk like that

I don't usually talk like that

To me, a non native speaker, "generally" and "usually" sound the same. What's the difference between "generally" and "usually"?

Best Answer

Generally and usually are synonyms when they refer to the frequency or likelihood of something happening under normal circumstances, or to what is common or unexceptional practice.

We generally go to the beach during vacation.

We usually go to the beach during vacation.

But generally can also refer to a class, especialy in terms of a common attribute, and we cannot use usually there.

When she said people tend to exaggerate, she meant people generally. A tendency to exaggerate is a trait of people all over the world. It is a human trait. But maybe exaggeration varies from culture to culture?