in General, vs generally

Both "in general" and "generally" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "In general" is used to introduce a general statement or opinion, while "generally" is an adverb that describes how often something happens or is true.

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in General,

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a general statement or opinion.

Use "in general," to introduce a statement that is true about most situations but may have exceptions.

Examples:

In general, exercise is good for your health.
In general, people prefer sunny weather.
In general, cats are independent animals.

Alternatives:

usually,
typically,
broadly speaking,

generally

This adverb is correct and commonly used in English to describe how often something happens or is true.

Use "generally" as an adverb to indicate that something is true most of the time but may have exceptions.

Examples:

She generally arrives on time.
Generally, people enjoy spending time with friends.
The team generally performs well under pressure.

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Religions generally posit divine or demonic influences.
Symmetrical objects generally - spell it for me.
Here at Quarry Bank generally... nowhere.
I'm generally confused most of the time...
I think my portrayal is generally fairly accurate.
This generally means discussing your account with IRS and obtaining information.
Initial Moroccan attacks had been generally successful.
Combat trials began in mid-September 1944 and were generally very positive.
Today these novels and books are generally seen as pro-slavery propaganda.
Pit structure occupations are generally associated with simple political and economic systems.
Nuclear materials are generally transported by specialized transport companies.
Most messages had a generally threatening tone.
Writs of summons generally follow the same form.
They are generally drawn from the scientific literature or governmental statistics.
Wine was generally cut with water.
Circuit lower bounds are generally difficult.
Open and closed strings are generally associated with characteristic vibrational modes.
The maximum image size is generally smaller.
Western scholarship generally accepted this understanding.
2TS-DM assemblies are generally used at fixed positions on rotating shaft applications.

Alternatives:

usually,
typically,
for the most part

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