in general

phrase

: for the most part : generally

In general, things are going as planned.

Examples of in general in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Glover received his Bachelor of Science in general engineering from Cal Poly, which along with Brown University awarded him honorary Doctor of Science degrees. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

Our work was industrially focused, including water and wastewater, power utilities, commercial fireproofing, FDOT, marine industries and, in general, corrosion protection of steel and concrete structures. — Marci Woodward, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

The state is currently repaying more than $71 billion in general obligation bonds. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The runway collection in general hewed more toward the younger crowd with pedal pushers and mini-shifts that many 80-year-olds would have worn in their youths. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above