general

/'dʤenərəl/

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A general leads his troops in a parade.

Definition

Adjective:
- Of worldwide scope or applicability; universal: Applicable to or affecting the whole world or all cases within a category.
- Affecting or involving the entire body or all parts: Not localized or specific to one area.
- Common, widespread, or prevalent among the public: Relating to or characteristic of the majority of people or things.
- Not specialized or limited to one class of things: Covering a broad range of subjects or functions.
- Somewhat indefinite or not detailed: Giving only the main points without specifics.
Noun:
- A fact, principle, or statement about the whole as opposed to specific parts: A broad concept or idea.
- A high-ranking military officer: An officer of the highest rank in an army, such as a general, lieutenant general, etc.
- The head of a religious order or congregation.
Verb:
- To command or lead as a general: To act in the role of a military commander.

Examples of Usage

Adjective:
- This is a matter of general interest. (This topic is of widespread concern.)
- He has a general knowledge of history. (He has broad, non-specialized knowledge of history.)
- She was given a general anesthetic for the surgery. (She was given an anesthetic that affected her entire body and consciousness.)
- The book is written for the general reader. (The book is written to be understandable by most people.)
Noun:
- He discussed the general but neglected the particular. (He talked about the overall concept but ignored the specific details.)
- The general addressed his troops before the battle. (The high-ranking military officer spoke to his soldiers.)
Verb:
- The army was generaled by a brilliant strategist. (The army was commanded by a brilliant strategist.)

Advanced Usage

"In general": As a whole; usually; for the most part.
- In general, the weather is mild here. (Usually, the weather here is mild.)
"As a general rule": Usually; typically.
- As a general rule, it's best to arrive early. (It is usually best to arrive early.)

Variants and Related Words

Generally (adverb): In a general way; usually.
- I generally agree with you. (I mostly agree with you.)
Generality (noun): A statement that is general and not specific; the quality of being general.
- He spoke in generalities and avoided concrete details.
Generalize (verb): To make a general or broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
- It is dangerous to generalize about a whole group from one example.

Synonyms

Adjective: Common, universal, widespread, overall, broad, comprehensive, public, prevalent.
Noun: Overall concept, principle; commander, officer.

Antonyms

Related Phrases

General public: Ordinary people, not experts or specialists.
- The product is now available to the general public.
General election: An election for representatives from an entire country or region.
- The general election will be held next month.
General practitioner (GP): A doctor who treats all types of illnesses, not a specialist.
- You should see your general practitioner first.

A general leads his troops in a parade.

Adjective

of worldwide scope or applicability
- an issue of cosmopolitan import
- the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time- Christopher Morley
- universal experience
somewhat indefinite
- bearing a general resemblance to the original
- a general description of the merchandise
affecting the entire body
- a general anesthetic
- general symptoms
prevailing among and common to the general public
- the general discontent
not specialized or limited to one class of things
- general studies
- general knowledge
applying to all or most members of a category or group
- the general public
- general assistance
- a general rule
- in general terms
- comprehensible to the general reader

Noun

a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)
- he discussed the general but neglected the particular
the head of a religious order or congregation
a general officer of the highest rank

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