Cool MateMeaning of General
In simple words: relating to most or all things, not specific
General in a sentence
- The general idea of the project is to improve community health.
- In general, I enjoy reading books on history.
- The general opinion is that the new law will benefit everyone.
- He gave a general overview of the meeting's agenda.
- The general public often misunderstands complicated issues.
How to use General
Use 'general' when speaking about broad categories or concepts. Avoid in contexts requiring specificity. It often precedes nouns, e.g., 'general idea'.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'general' as 'general knowledge' — the broad things everyone knows.
Related words
Collocations with General
- general idea
- general public
- general consensus
- general information
- in general
Synonyms for General
Opposites of General
Common mistakes with General
- Confused with 'genital' which has a completely different meaning.
- Using 'general' when 'specific' is needed.
- Saying 'the general' when they mean 'in general'.
Compare General with Overall, Common, Universal, Collective, Broad
General appears in
General in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عام
يتعلق بمعظم أو كل الأشياء، وليس محددًا
- Bengaliবাংলা
সাধারণ
বেশিরভাগ বা সবকিছুর সাথে সম্পর্কিত, নির্দিষ্ট নয়
- GermanDeutsch
Allgemein
bezieht sich auf die meisten oder alle Dinge, nicht spezifisch
- SpanishEspañol
General
relacionado con la mayoría o todas las cosas, no específico
- Persianفارسی
عمومی، کلی
مربوط به بیشتر یا همه چیز، نه خاص
- FrenchFrançais
Général
qui concerne la plupart des choses, pas spécifique
- Hindiहिन्दी
आम
अधिकांश या सभी चीजों से संबंधित, विशिष्ट नहीं
- ItalianItaliano
Generale
che riguarda la maggior parte delle cose, non specifico
- PortuguesePortuguês
Geral
relacionado à maioria ou a todas as coisas, não específico
- RussianРусский
Общий
относящийся к большинству или ко всему, не конкретный
- Urduاردو
عام, عمومی
زیادہ تر یا سبھی چیزوں سے متعلق، مخصوص نہیں
- Chinese中文
一般的
与大多数或所有事物相关，不具体
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Frequently asked questions about General
What does General mean?
relating to most or all things, not specific
What is the definition of General?
affecting all or most people, places or things
How do you use General in a sentence?
The general idea of the project is to improve community health.
Can you give another example of General?
In general, I enjoy reading books on history.
What are synonyms for General?
Common alternatives include overall, common, universal, collective, broad.
What is the opposite of General?
Opposite meanings include specific, particular.
What words go with General?
It commonly pairs with general idea, general public, general consensus, general information, in general.
What are common mistakes when using General?
Confused with 'genital' which has a completely different meaning. Using 'general' when 'specific' is needed. Saying 'the general' when they mean 'in general'.
How do you pronounce General?
US: /["/ˈdʒenrəl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdʒenrəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use General?
Use 'general' when speaking about broad categories or concepts. Avoid in contexts requiring specificity. It often precedes nouns, e.g., 'general idea'.
What CEFR level is General?
"General" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.