Definitions
- Referring to something that is open or accessible to everyone. - Talking about government or state-owned institutions or services. - Describing something that is related to the people as a whole, rather than individuals.
- Referring to something that is widespread or common. - Talking about a broad or overall view of a topic. - Describing something that is not specific or detailed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not specific or limited to a particular group or individual.
- 2Both can be used to refer to a wide range of topics or issues.
- 3Both can be used as adjectives or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Public refers to something that is open or accessible to everyone, while general refers to something that is widespread or common.
- 2Usage: Public is often used in the context of government or state-owned institutions or services, while general is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Meaning: Public emphasizes accessibility and openness, while general emphasizes breadth and lack of specificity.
- 4Connotation: Public can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context, while general is generally neutral in connotation.
Remember this!
Public and general are both words that describe something that is not specific or limited to a particular group or individual. However, public emphasizes accessibility and openness, while general emphasizes breadth and lack of specificity. Public is often used in the context of government or state-owned institutions or services, while general is more commonly used in everyday language.
