Synonyms of in general
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for in general is usually. Other synonyms of in general are as a whole, generally, normally and chiefly.
Synonyms and similar words for in general
prepositional phraseIn the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.
- as a wholeUsed to relate to all the parts of something: altogether, on the whole.
- generally
- normally
- usually
prepositional phraseAs a rule; usually.
Opposite of in general
prepositional phraseAntonym(s) of.
- in particularEspecially, individually or specifically.
Meaning of in general
- prepositional phrase In the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.
- prepositional phrase As a rule; usually.
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Questions about synonyms of in general
- What is another word for in general?
- In general has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as usually, as a whole, generally, normally and chiefly.
- What is the opposite of in general?
- The opposite of in general is in particular.
- What does in general mean?
- In general means in the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.
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