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- pronunciation:
- je
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jen
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- phrases:
- in general
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
relating to or characteristic of all or most of some thing or group; not referring to, connected with, or limited to any one particular thing.
The library is open to the general public.He'll be having general anaesthesia instead of just a local anaesthetic.A "gem" is a general term for precious stones such as diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.I felt a general feeling of anxiety that morning.She had a career in general medicine before deciding to specialize.- synonyms:
- blanket, collective, common, generic, universal
- antonyms:
- local, particular, restricted
- similar words:
- broad, comprehensive, global, inclusive, overall, popular, public
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definition 2: |
not detailed or pertaining to specifics.
He gave us a general idea of what the new building would look like.Questions from the audience were of a general nature.- synonyms:
- broad, indefinite, indeterminate, indistinct, nonspecific, vague
- antonyms:
- detailed, individual, particular, specific
- similar words:
- gross, inexact
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definition 3: |
common, customary, or widespread.
The general opinion is that the plan has failed.The television came into general use years after its invention.Raising one's hand is a general method of requesting a turn to speak.- synonyms:
- common, conventional, customary, habitual, ordinary, prevailing, regular, usual, widespread
- antonyms:
- exceptional, occasional, personal
- similar words:
- comprehensive, everyday, frequent, overall, prevalent, sweeping
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related words: |
abstract, blanket, catholic, current, epidemic, loose, open, ordinary, prevailing, universal, usual, vague |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
an officer of high military rank in the U.S. and other armed forces.
The general ordered the troops to withdraw from the area.
- similar words:
- commanding officer, officer
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definition 2: |
an idea or principle that can be applied to the whole.
- similar words:
- universality
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related words: |
marshal |
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phrase: |
in general |
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