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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.
1. : involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole. 2. : involving, relating to, or applicable to every member of a class, kind, or group. the general equation of a straight line. 3. : not confined by specialization or careful limitation. a general outline. 4. : belonging to the common nature of a group of like individuals : generic.
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.
Definition of general adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
General, common, popular, universal agree in the idea of being nonexclusive and widespread. General means belonging to, or prevailing throughout, a whole class or body collectively, irrespective of individuals: a general belief.
Jun 2, 2024 · Noun. [ edit] General (plural Generals) Alternative letter-case form of general in its various senses . You're going to have to tell that to the president yourself, General. Proper noun. [ edit] General. ( informal, medicine) Short for General Hospital . The ambulance is taking him to General. Owerri West General Hospital or Owerri North?
Definition of general. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
considering or dealing with overall characteristics, universal aspects, or important elements, especially without considering all details or specific aspects: general instructions; a general description; a general resemblance one to another.
