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in generalusually; mostly; without considering specific details or exceptions

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: usually; mostly; without considering specific details or exceptions

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈdʒenərəl/

Korean meaning: 일반적으로, 대체로, 보통은

Korean pronunciation: 인 **제**너럴

Example Sentences

  • In general, my mom thinks all my friends are bad influences, but she especially hates the one who taught me how to order pizza at 2 AM.
  • In general, the new policy has been well received by employees.
  • In general, cats are more independent than dogs, except for mine who follows me to the bathroom like a furry stalker.

in general

ADVERB

//ɪn ˈdʒenərəl//

usually; mostly; without considering specific details or exceptions

in general concept
💡 Concept

usually; mostly; without considering specific details or exceptions

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪn ˈdʒenərəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ˈdʒenərəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootgeneral

Origin

From Latin 'in' (in, into) and 'generalis' (of or relating to a genus or kind), derived from 'genus' (kind, type, class). The phrase emerged in Middle English as a translation of Latin legal and philosophical terminology.

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🎵Rhyme

generalfederalmineral
general
federal
mineral

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

In general, my mom thinks all my friends are bad influences, but she especially hates the one who taught me how to order pizza at 2 AM.

In general, the new policy has been well received by employees.

😄 Fun example

In general, cats are more independent than dogs, except for mine who follows me to the bathroom like a furry stalker.

The weather in general has been quite unpredictable this year.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

generallyusuallytypicallycommonlynormally

Antonyms

specificallyparticularlyindividually

Related

overallbroadlyon the wholeas a rulefor the most part