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- pronunciation:
- je
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jen
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
relating to all or most of something or of some group; not limited to any particular thing or member.
The general public is invited to the meeting, so anyone can go.The word "animal" has a more general meaning than the word "cat."- synonyms:
- generic
- antonyms:
- local, particular, restricted
- similar words:
- broad, comprehensive, overall, popular, public
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| definition 2: |
not detailed; not specific.
He gave us a general idea of what the new building would look like.- synonyms:
- broad, indefinite, vague
- antonyms:
- detailed, individual, particular, specific
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| definition 3: |
common, ordinary, or widespread.
The general opinion is that he should win.- synonyms:
- common, conventional, customary, habitual, ordinary, regular, usual, widespread
- antonyms:
- exceptional, occasional, personal
- similar words:
- comprehensive, everyday, frequent, overall
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abstract, current, open, ordinary, universal, usual, vague |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an officer of high military rank in the U.S. and other armed forces.
The general ordered the troops to withdraw from the area.
- similar words:
- officer
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