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Definitions

in general

ADVERB

chiefly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

especially essentially largely mostly predominantly principally

STRONG

mainly primarily

WEAK

above all in the first place in the main on the whole overall usually

Antonyms

WEAK

unimportantly

ADVERB

mainly

Synonyms

STRONG

chiefly primarily principally

WEAK

above all essentially first and foremost generally in the main largely most of all mostly on the whole overall predominantly substantially to the greatest extent usually

Antonyms

STRONG

secondarily

ADVERB

ordinarily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commonly customarily generally normally regularly

WEAK

as a rule frequently habitually

Antonyms

STRONGEST

rarely

WEAK

infrequently sometimes

DETERMINER

any

Synonyms

STRONGEST

all each either several

WEAK

a bit a little each and every part of whatever

PREPOSITION

about

Synonyms

STRONGEST

almost nearly roughly

STRONG

approximately

WEAK

in the ball park in the neighborhood practically pretty nearly

Antonyms

WEAK

afar away distant far remote

Example Sentences

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Sustained higher inflation could push rates up, but the weakness of the UK's jobs market and sluggish economic growth in general means this is by no means certain.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Inflation in general has risen as a result of high fuel costs and Victor explained that there are signs of a broader economic slowdown.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He welcomes the diversity in ages and backgrounds, saying it "just enriches the crew in general."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

If Broadway is changing faster than the old guard can keep pace, the same is true for the culture in general.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I think that “cake” is a very good word in general and that people should use it as an answer to questions more often.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo

in general

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