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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnɚəl/ · UK /ɪn ˈdʒenərəl/
in general means: Used to say what is true or happens most of the time.
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Used to say what is true or happens most of the time.
- In general, I prefer tea.
- Our buses are reliable in general, though some arrive late.
- In general, children learn new games quickly.
When considering a whole subject, without limiting the discussion to particular cases or details.
- We discussed education in general.
- The rule does not apply in general; it needs extra conditions.
- This chapter explains the problem in general, before examining individual cases.
Questions about in general
What does in general mean?
Used to say what is true or happens most of the time.
What is in general in other languages?
Türkçe: genellikle · Español: por lo general · Français: en général · Deutsch: in der Regel · Italiano: di solito · 日本語: たいてい
How do you pronounce in general?
In American English /ɪn ˈdʒɛnɚəl/; in British English /ɪn ˈdʒenərəl/.
How do you use in general in a sentence?
In general, I prefer tea. Our buses are reliable in general, though some arrive late.
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