general · adj
general (MOST PEOPLE)
B2 involving or relating to most or all people, things or places
Dictionary examples:
There seems to be general agreement on this matter. (30.1)
There is general concern about rising crime rates. (42.2)
general (NOT LIMITED)
B2 including a lot of things or subjects and not limited to only one or a few
Dictionary examples:
general knowledge (22.0)
in general
B2 considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of them
Dictionary examples:
So, apart from the bad ankle, how are you in general? (27.2)
general (NOT DETAILED)
B1 not detailed, but including the most basic or necessary information
Dictionary examples:
My general approach to math: hope the calculator is right. (0.0)
The teacher gave us general advice: 'Don't eat your homework.' (0.0)
The general rule for a happy life: avoid Monday mornings. (0.0)
I've got a general idea of how it works. (20.4)
It's a very general description. (20.5)
These leaflets contain some general information about the school. (34.0)
in general
B1 usually, or in most situations
Dictionary examples:
In general, teachers give homework, but mine assigns ice cream eating practice. (0.0)
In general, phones are for calling, but mine keeps ordering pizzas by itself. (0.0)
In general, alarm clocks wake people up, but mine sings lullabies instead. (0.0)
In general, men are taller than women. (21.0)
In general, the weather here stays sunny. (28.1)