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| acre |
(pl.) a large amount of land, or land in general. [1/2 definitions] |
| all in all |
with every factor taken into account; in general. |
| ambitious |
having or showing a strong desire to reach a goal or have success in general. |
| balladry |
ballads in general, or collectively. [1/2 definitions] |
| behavior |
the typical actions of a person, animal, thing, or group, either in general or in certain situations. [1/2 definitions] |
| by and large |
in general; mostly. |
| church |
organized religion in general. [1/6 definitions] |
| Coll. |
abbreviation of "College," a school or institution of higher learning, usu. providing education in general studies or liberal arts (used in a proper name). |
| college |
a school or institution of higher learning beyond the level of high school, usu. providing education in general studies or liberal arts. [1/3 definitions] |
| crash1 |
the sudden failure of a financial or other enterprise, or of the economy in general. [1/16 definitions] |
| crime |
illegal activity in general. [1/2 definitions] |
| crowd |
people in general. [1/5 definitions] |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| current |
in general use at the present time. [1/5 definitions] |
| deed |
(often pl.) one's actions in general, esp. as opposed to words. [1/4 definitions] |
| disinflation |
a decline of prices in general from an inflated to a more normal level. [1/2 definitions] |
| do without |
to go on with one's life or with one's activity without having something or someone that is important or desired, or to live without things in general. |
| dress |
clothing in general. [1/7 definitions] |
| earth |
the inhabitants of Earth in general. [1/4 definitions] |
| examine |
to inspect (a body or body part), esp. in order to ascertain general health or cause of illness. [1/4 definitions] |
| fashion |
clothing styles in general, or clothing design, esp. with respect to such qualities as beauty, elegance, or innovation. [1/7 definitions] |
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