in general

Idioms  

1. Referring to a group of persons or a subject as a whole, as opposed to particular ones. For example, I am speaking about contracts in general , or Girls in general mature at a younger age than boys . [Late 1300s] For an antonym, see in particular .

2. For the most part; commonly, usually. For example, In general the children behaved very well , or Our winters are quite mild in general . [Early 1700s]

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Example Sentences

Mr Male said that in the past few years, the competition has "gone nuts" and is "probably the most exciting way to get better at excel in general".

From BBC

Vapes should not be put in general waste or recycling, but disposed of in specialised recycling bins which can be found in shops or recycling centres.

From BBC

There are not many playwrights, or artists in general, who manage to sustain the high quality of their work virtually from the beginning of their career until its conclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal

“But now, because of some of the negative talk about policing in general, there’s less of that, less of a following in your father’s or grandfather’s footsteps.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Automation in general remains critical to ensure that America reshores manufacturing and stays competitive with the rest of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• especially
• essentially
• largely
• mostly
• predominantly
• principally