IN GENERAL Definition & Meaning

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in general

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]
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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"The only limitation is we're trying to improve the standard of the game in general, so do we increase barriers to entry if we have women-only pitches?"

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But then I think it's going to go full circle and it's going to be a good thing for the economy and for people in general.

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Meanwhile, Bardella, like the RN in general, has been on a highly disciplined mission to detoxify the party's once overtly racist and antisemitic brand.

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“I got painkillers and antibiotics. It was an emotional roller-coaster in general, not knowing what was going on and having moments of flashbacks.”

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"The mood music in general has not been good," he said.

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