in general
1. (ALSO as a general rule) usually, or in most situations:
In general, men are taller than women.
As a general rule, we don't allow children in the bar.

2. considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of them:
So, apart from the bad ankle, how are you in general?

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in general
1.
in most cases.
In general, women live longer than men.

2.
as a whole.
He wrote about drama, art, literature, and the cultural scene in general.

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in general
in most situations or circumstances
In general, most of the people in our apartment are happy with the new manager.

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in general
in general1 adv. phr. Usually; very often.
In general, mother makes good cookies.
The weather in Florida is warm in general.
Compare: ON THE WHOLE2.
in general2 adj. phr. Most; with few exceptions.
Women in general like to shop for new clothes.
Boys in general like active sports more than girls do.
Antonym: IN PARTICULAR.

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