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adjective
- 1. affecting or concerning all or most people or things; widespread: "books of general interest" Similar Opposite
- 2. considering or including only the main features or elements of something; not exact or detailed: "the arrangements were outlined in very general terms" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a commander of an army, or an army officer of very high rank.
- 2. the general public. archaic
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involving or relating to most or all people, things, or places, especially when these are considered as a unit: The general feeling is that justice was not served. There is general concern about rising crime rates. My general impression of the place was good.
involving or relating to most or all people, things, or places, especially when these are considered as a unit: The general feeling is that justice was not served. There is general concern about rising crime rates. My general impression of the place was good.
How to use general in a sentence. involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole; involving, relating to, or applicable to every member of a class, kind, or group… See the full definition
general means belonging to, or prevailing throughout, a whole class or body collectively, irrespective of individuals: a general belief. common means shared by all, and belonging to one as much as another: a common interest; common fund; but use of this sense is frequently avoided because of ambiguity of sense.
not detailed, but including the most basic or necessary information: These leaflets contain some general information about the school. I've got a general idea of how it works. Fewer examples. I sympathize with the general aims of the party. The leaflet offers plenty of general advice.
General means belonging to, or prevailing throughout, a whole class or body collectively, irrespective of individuals: a general belief. Common means shared by all, and belonging to one as much as another: a common interest; common fund; but use of this sense is frequently avoided because of ambiguity of sense.
Definition of general adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
general means belonging to, or prevailing throughout, a whole class or body collectively, irrespective of individuals: a general belief. common means shared by all, and belonging to one as much as another: a common interest; common fund; but use of this sense is frequently avoided because of ambiguity of sense.
adj. 1. common; widespread: a general feeling of horror at the crime. 2. of, including, applying to, or participated in by all or most of the members of a group, category, or community. 3. relating to various branches of an activity, profession, etc; not specialized: general office work.
a [more general; most general]: relating to the main or major parts of something rather than the details: not specific The witness was able to provide a very general description of the thief. She began her talk with some general observations about the state of the industry.
