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mynameisyuliya
24 oct 2016

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  • Inglés (US)
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¿Cuál es la diferencia entre in general y overall y basically ?Puedes dar oraciones como ejemplo.

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selftaughtfailure
24 oct 2016

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"In general" will usually be referencing an anecdotal or perceived generalization. "In general, I don't like spaghetti, but I really like yours."

"Overall" will generally be offering a summation or overarching idea/feeling. "Overall, I'm pretty happy, but I get sad sometimes."

"Basically" will generally be a reduction or simplification of something. "I cleaned my room, basically. I didn't vacuum, though."

They could be used interchangeably in certain situations, but there are small distinctions that keep them from always being interchangeable.

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terry2016
24 oct 2016

  • Inglés (US)

@selftaughtfailure: Listen to this guy. It is better than what I was going to write.

The only thing I would stress is his last part. They are so close to interchangeable it would be hard to find an example where someone would say "You can't use that word here".

mynameisyuliya
24 oct 2016

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mynameisyuliya
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@terry2016: thanks:)
raink777
3 feb 2019

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that helps a lot o would never thought of those differences. thanks for making it clear !!

KasimAlizor
13 sep 2020

  • Inglés (US)

@mynameisyuliya in general, they’re basically the same thing overall.

jmraabe
14 sep 2020

  • Inglés (US)

1. “In general” means the same as: “usually”, “the majority of the time”, or “most often”

Ex) In general, the people are nice here, but sometimes they are mean.

2. “Overall” refers to the sum of all the parts of something

Ex) Even though there were bad parts, overall, it was a good movie.

3. “Basically” is used when you take a complex idea and make it into one simple message

Ex) We had a long conversation, but basically he just wants to join the group.

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