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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But not everyone agrees with the suggestion that VR in general costs too much.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
This weakness for catchphrases is my least favorite thing about “Exit Party” and the Mandelverse in general.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
I was never taught anything about stocks, bonds, index funds — or investing in general.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
I think free agents gravitate toward that in general.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Knowledge of cells in general and neurons in particular will transform understanding of the brain.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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