in general
Idioms-
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 .
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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]
Example Sentences
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"It's been made plain to him that his wife, his son, and 99% of people in general, want nothing more to do with him."
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
A little meta-theatrical hamminess goes a long way, and actors in general have a tendency to overdo the joke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
And while it would be unfair to pick on MGM—or its producing partner here, the BBC—this “Tale” fits what has become a predictable pattern among literary adaptations, and period pieces in general.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
I was never taught anything about stocks, bonds, index funds — or investing in general.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
New York in general reminds me of him.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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