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

Asked about the progress of talks with Tehran in general, he deferred to U.S. negotiators.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Most investors we speak with are cautious about power companies undertaking large new nuclear risk in general,” he wrote.

From Barron's

He said maggots and flies were attracted to food left in general waste bins as they tended to be collected less often.

From BBC

“It sounds like you’ve got some Disney-fied expectations of Sandy June’s —and dating in general. Dreaming is important, but real life, the way it comes at you sideways, is always going to be a surprise.”

From Literature

Clare shot a vexed look toward the… well, the world in general, because he was not sure where exactly the Afterlife dwelled.

From Literature

Related Words

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