At first
In general and at first are semantically related. In some cases you can use "In general" instead an adverb phrase "At first".
In general
In general adverb - Without distinction of one from others.
At first and in general are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "At first" instead an adverb phrase "In general".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- largely and at first
- largely and in general
- primarily and at first
- primarily and in general
- basically and at first
- basically and in general
- chiefly and at first
- chiefly and in general
- mainly and at first
- mainly and in general
- especially and at first
- especially and in general
- mostly and at first
- mostly and in general
Both terms in one sentence
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This can happen with internet ads or autoplay audio/video in general, especially advertisements that aren't obviously ads at first.
Source: Gaslighting - Much like the Ferengi, the Centauri of Babylon 5 in general (and Londo in particular) seem at first to be too backstabby to be much of a threat.
- In general, the speaker isn't aware that people are falling asleep on her at first.
Source: Nap-Inducing Speak
Cite this Source
In general and At first. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 11, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/at_first/in_general
At first & In general. N.p., 2016. Web. 11 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/at_first/in_general>.
In general or At first. 2016. Accessed August 11, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/at_first/in_general.
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