Meaning & use
general
Affecting or including most people, things, or cases, rather than being specific or detailed.
See it in a sentence
The teacher gave a general overview of the topic before diving into details.
In general, the restaurant received positive reviews for its friendly service.
A note on using this word
As a noun, "general" also names a senior military officer ranking above a colonel.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.
The general ordered the troops to hold their position until reinforcements arrived.
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