Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in general

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.46 in modern English

Syllables: in- -gen-er-al
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

5

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.

prep_phrase

As a rule; usually.

Example Sentences

"Thou art a grave and noble counsellor, Most wise in general:"
"Yet is the kindness but particular; ’Twere better she were kiss’d in general."
"Seasonal fluctuations in traffic mean the number of paths actually used varies. In general, three up goods and the pick-up [pick-up goods train] leave Freetown daily."

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English in general.

Synonyms

as a whole generally chiefly normally usually in the main

Antonyms

in particular

Questions

What does in general mean?: In the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.
Where does in general come from?: Inherited from Middle English in general.

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