Definitions and Examples of general, vague, ambiguous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Relating to a whole group or category rather than individual items.
Example
The general idea of the project was to improve customer satisfaction.
Not clearly or precisely expressed; lacking definite shape, form, or character.
Example
She had a vague idea of what she wanted to do after graduation.
Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning or unclear significance.
Example
The instructions were ambiguous, so I wasn't sure what to do.
Key Differences: general vs vague vs ambiguous
- 1General refers to a broad category or group, while specific refers to a particular item or detail.
- 2Vague implies a lack of clarity or precision, while specific implies a high level of detail and precision.
- 3Ambiguous means that something can be interpreted in more than one way, while specific means that something is clear and unambiguous.
Effective Usage of general, vague, ambiguous
- 1Clarify Meaning: Use specific to provide clear and precise information.
- 2Compare and Contrast: Use general, vague, and ambiguous to compare and contrast different levels of specificity.
- 3Improve Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in writing to add variety and nuance to your language.
Remember this!
The antonyms of specific are general, vague, and ambiguous. Use specific to provide clear and precise information, and use the antonyms to compare and contrast different levels of specificity, add variety and nuance to your language, and clarify meaning.
