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Vinony

in general

adverb

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prep_phrase

Etymology: Etymology tree Middle English in general English in general Inherited from Middle English in general.

  1. In the general case; without further assumption; without qualification; in all respects.

    “Thou art a grave and noble counsellor, Most wise in general:”

    “Yet is the kindness but particular; ’Twere better she were kiss’d in general.”

  2. As a rule; usually.

    “Seasonal fluctuations in traffic mean the number of paths actually used varies. In general, three up goods and the pick-up [pick-up goods train] leave Freetown daily.”