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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
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is general, it is not limited to just one thing or just a few things. For example, the word "animal" has a very general meaning because it includes all types of animals. The word "dog," though, is less general because it's only talking about one kind of animal.
Clothing is a general word for things that you wear. Types of clothing like shirts, pants, and dresses are more specific words.- antonyms:
- particular, restricted
- similar words:
- popular, public
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| definition 2: |
If something is general, it does not include details. If you describe someone in a general way, you might talk about how tall they are and what color hair they have, but you would not talk about small details like what shape ears they have or how long their fingers are.
My uncle has a general plan to visit South America, but he doesn't know exactly where he's going to go.- synonyms:
- vague
- antonyms:
- detailed, individual, particular, specific
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| definition 3: |
If something is general, it is common or widespread. If the general belief is that a certain team will win the big game, it means that most people think that this team will win.
The general hope among the students is that there will be a snow day tomorrow.- synonyms:
- common, ordinary, regular, usual, widespread
- antonyms:
- personal
- similar words:
- everyday, frequent
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| related words: |
abstract, open, ordinary, universal, usual, vague |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A general is someone of high rank in the army.
The general ordered the troops to return to their army base.
- similar words:
- officer
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