general
adjective
1. applying to all or most members of a category or group
- the general public
- general assistance
- a general rule
Similar word(s): comprehensive, indiscriminate, broad, unspecific, generic, gross, overall, pandemic, universal, widespread, imprecise, unspecialised, unspecialized
2. not specialized or limited to one class of things
- general studies
- general knowledge
Similar word(s): undiversified
3. prevailing among and common to the general public
- the general discontent
Similar word(s): common
4. affecting the entire body
- a general anesthetic
- general symptoms
Similar word(s): systemic
5. somewhat indefinite
- bearing a general resemblance to the original
- a general description of the merchandise
Similar word(s): imprecise
6. of worldwide scope or applicability
Similar word(s): comprehensive, cosmopolitan, ecumenical, oecumenical, universal, worldwide
noun
1. a general officer of the highest rank
Definition categories: person
2. the head of a religious order or congregation
Definition categories: person, chief, head
3. a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)
- he discussed the general but neglected the particular
Definition categories: thought, fact
Sentences with general as a noun:
- We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.
- Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.
verb
1. command as a general
- We are generaled by an incompetent!
Definition categories: communication, command