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

Cyclosporiasis cases happen every year, but there have been more reported this year than in general. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 17 July 2026

According to Redfin real estate agents, home buyers wanted more space for entertainment, more space for work and more space in general. — Daryl Fairweather, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Some evidence suggests wildfire smoke, like air pollution in general, puts a strain on mental health. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 July 2026

Goals will always be celebrated, but there is something to be said for players who excite you in general play. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 17 July 2026