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    in general

    US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

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    UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

    C2
    phr.PhraseTypically; usually; on the whole.
    In general, people prefer sunny days to rainy days.
    phr.PhraseNot specific or detailed; broadly.
    I'm speaking in general terms, not about any specific case.
    phr.PhraseUsually; in most cases; as a rule.
    In general, I like going to the movies, but not every week.
    phr.PhraseNot detailed or specific; vague.
    The police only had a in general description of the suspect.
    adj.AdjectiveNot detailed or specific; overall.
    The in general consensus was that the project was a success.

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    The Greatest Innovations In Formula One

    12:00The Greatest Innovations In Formula One
    • One of the biggest developments in F1 and engineering in general in the past 2 decades has been the advancement of computer-aided engineering.

      One of the biggest developments in F1 and engineering in general in the past 2 decades has been the advancement of computer-aided engineering.

    • in F1 and engineering in general in the past 2 decades has been the advancement of computer

      in F1 and engineering in general in the past 2 decades has been the advancement of computer

    B1

    DON'T use advanced English! (C1/C2)

    08:14DON'T use advanced English! (C1/C2)
    • Firstly, the majority of conversations in English today are between foreign learners, who in general have a smaller vocabulary.

      Firstly, the majority of conversations in English today are between foreign learners, who in general have a smaller vocabulary.

    • who in general have a smaller vocabulary

      who in general have a smaller vocabulary

    B1

    Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need

    06:14Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
    • Impulse buyers tend to be impulsive in general, which isn't too surprising.

      Impulse buyers tend to be impulsive in general, which isn't too surprising.

    • Impulse buyers tend to be impulsive in general, which isn't too surprising.

      Impulse buyers tend to be impulsive in general, which isn't too surprising.

    B1

    Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌

    13:13Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌
    • You can choose to enrol in General English or Business English specific classes.

      You can choose to enrol in General English or Business English specific classes.

    • You can choose to enroll in general English or business English specific classes.

      You can choose to enroll in general English or business English specific classes.

    A2

    Why US gun laws get looser after mass shootings

    09:27Why US gun laws get looser after mass shootings
    • People probably don't know about the importance of, uh, state gun laws and, really, state laws in general.

      People probably don't know about the importance of, uh, state gun laws and, really, state laws in general.

    B1

    How to Pronounce WATER in English (American, British & Australian Pronunciation)

    01:55How to Pronounce WATER in English (American, British & Australian Pronunciation)
    • In general American English it's: water, water.

      In general American English it's: water, water.

    • In general, American English, it's... water.

      In general, American English, it's... water.

    B1

    12 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize

    11:4412 Signs You’re Way More Intelligent Than You Realize
    • If you've never taken an IQ test or don't excel  on tests in general, there are other strategies  

      If you've never taken an IQ test or don't excel  on tests in general, there are other strategies  

    • If you've never taken an IQ test or you don't excel on tests in general, there are other strategies that you can use to judge your intellectual talents.

      If you've never taken an IQ test or you don't excel on tests in general, there are other strategies that you can use to judge your intellectual talents.

    B1

    Why can’t prices just stay the same?

    07:31Why can’t prices just stay the same?
    • the stuff we need costs less, so we just spend less in general.

      the stuff we need costs less, so we just spend less in general.

    • less, so we just spend less in general.

      less, so we just spend less in general.

    B1

    My Arctic Voyage From GREENLAND To ALASKA | The Northwest Passage

    10:15My Arctic Voyage From GREENLAND To ALASKA | The Northwest Passage
    • And this is something that just in general is quite exciting about these expeditions is stuff is happening 24 hours a day.

      And this is something that just in general is quite exciting about these expeditions is stuff is happening 24 hours a day.

    B1

    How About That...

    10:07How About That...
    • I have a big problem with the whole thing in general because this whole thing wasn't a problem until it was brought up because my audience understands they were jokes.

      I have a big problem with the whole thing in general because this whole thing wasn't a problem until it was brought up because my audience understands they were jokes.

    • i have a big problem with the whole thing in general

      i have a big problem with the whole thing in general

    B1