in general

adverb

without distinction of one from others (Freq. 20)

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he is interested in snakes in general

• Syn: ↑generally, ↑in the main

• Ant: ↑specifically (for: ↑generally)

• Derived from adjective: ↑general (for: ↑generally)

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1) usually; mainly

in general, Alexander was a peaceful, loving man

2) as a whole

our understanding of culture in general and of literature in particular

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in general

1 : in a general way

— used to say that a statement describes your general feeling or opinion

In general, I like the way things have gone.

2 : as a whole

It had an impact not just on young people, but on people in general. [=on all or most people]

3 : in most cases : ↑usually

In general [=generally], it takes about a month for the shipment to arrive.

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Main Entry: ↑general

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in ˈgeneral idiom

1. usually; mainly

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In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare.

2. as a whole

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This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular.

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