general

adjective
UK: /ˈdʒenrəl/
US: /ˈdʒenərəl/

  1. Relating to all or most people, things, or places.

    1. The general feeling is one of optimism about the future. [ ] [ ]
    2. The general consensus among the experts was that the project was not feasible within the current budget. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not detailed or specific; vague.

    1. I can give you a general idea of what's involved. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report provided a general overview of the company's performance without delving into specific details. [ ] [ ]

  3. Common or widespread.

    1. It's a general problem that many people face today. [ ] [ ]
    2. There is a general understanding of the basic principles of mathematics among educated individuals. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

common widespread universal typical vague imprecise chief commander
general noun

  1. A high-ranking officer in the army or air force.

    1. The general gave the order to advance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The general's strategic decisions led to victory in the crucial battle. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "general" in English means: Relating to all or most people, things, or places., Not detailed or specific; vague., Common or widespread..

The phonetic transcription of "general" is /ˈdʒenrəl/ in British English and /ˈdʒenərəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "general": common, widespread, universal, typical, vague, imprecise, chief, commander.

Example usage of "general": "The general feeling is one of optimism about the future.". More examples on the page.