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

Floral motifs in general have been a major part of Jonathan Anderon and Nina Christen’s footwear story at the French house. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

That wild chase through Somerset House only strengthens her reckless determination to get to the bottom of what’s going on with Reed and the Black Doves in general. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

Style, aesthetic, and general vibe are much more important to most games and to most interactive and visual media in general than sheer technical achievement. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

According to the Denver Auditor's Labor Division, the restaurant and bar industry in general is at high risk for wage violations. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026