Synonyms of in general

in general

phrase

as in mostly

for the most part

There is a lot of traffic in general, but during rush hour it's much worse.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mostly
• mainly
• primarily
• chiefly
• largely
• generally
• basically
• predominantly
• principally
• overall
• substantially
• usually
• normally
• altogether
• most
• by and large
• typically
• more or less
• partly
• generally
• commonly
• much
• next to
• practically
• nearly
• about
• rather
• partially
• some
• plus or minus
• frequently
• roughly
• broadly
• approximately
• virtually
• somewhat
• on the whole
• ordinarily
• well-nigh
• near
• incompletely
• nigh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• perfectly
• entirely
• just
• completely
• fully
• totally
• thoroughly
• wholly
• hardly
• barely
• scarcely
• absolutely
• marginally
• minimally
• categorically
• unqualifiedly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in general

Tuipulotu, who was a full participant in minicamp, did individual work off to the side during Wednesday’s practice and was in general workout attire rather than in a helmet, jersey and football pants like his teammates. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

The division is over the desire of candidates to take on concentrations of wealth and power, and their willingness and desire to take on corporate greed and corporate power in general. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

But in general, the scuzz in these songs is homogenized, distributed evenly rather than sticking out in clumps. — Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

The Clancy case sparked a national conversation about postpartum mental health, and Patrick's testimony speaks to the unpredictable nature of some mental health issues in general, according to mental health experts. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 30 July 2026