general

[ˈdʒenrəl]

general Definition

• 1. affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread
• 2. not specialized or limited in range of subject, application, activity, etc.

Using general: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "general" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The general consensus is that we need to take action now.

• Example

  I have a general idea of what the project entails.

• Example

  She has a general knowledge of history.

• Example

  The general public is invited to attend the event.

general Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for general

• universal
• common
• overall
• broad
• generic

Antonyms for general

• specific
• particular
• narrow
• limited

Idioms Using general

• in general terms

  using broad or vague language to describe something

  Example

  He described the project in general terms, without going into specifics.

• a general rule

  a statement that is usually true, but may have exceptions

  Example

  As a general rule, it's best to avoid eating late at night.

• the general idea

  the basic concept or understanding of something

  Example

  I didn't read the whole article, but I got the general idea from the first paragraph.

Phrases with general

• in general

  usually; as a rule; generally

  Example

  In general, I prefer coffee over tea.

• general public

  all the people who are not members of a particular group or organization

  Example

  The museum is open to the general public.

• general store

  a retail store that carries a wide variety of merchandise, usually in a small town or rural area

  Example

  The general store was the only place to buy groceries in the small town.

Origins of general

from Latin 'generalis', meaning 'pertaining to a whole class'

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Summary: general in Brief

The term 'general' [ˈdʒenrəl] refers to something that affects or concerns all or most people, places, or things, and is not specialized or limited in range. It can be used to describe a wide variety of subjects, from knowledge to consensus, as in 'The general consensus is that we need to take action now.' 'General' also appears in phrases like 'in general,' and idioms like 'a general rule,' denoting a statement that is usually true, but may have exceptions.