In general
In general adverb - Without distinction of one from others.
Occasionally is an antonym for in general.
Occasionally
Both terms in one sentence
- The two tropes occasionally overlap, but, in general, try to list an example as one or the other.
Source: A Taste of Their Own Medicine -
In general most of his screen time consists of Claude looking like he's lusting after Ciel and occasionally Alois.
Source: Narm / Anime - Butt Monkey: Dan, Vexorg, the Tasen in general, and occasionally Iji (but she can get herself out of it).
Source: Webcomic / Iji
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Occasionally and In general. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_general/occasionally
In general & Occasionally. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_general/occasionally>.
Occasionally or In general. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_general/occasionally.
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