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general

UK
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/

Translations

generaladjective
more general
Comp.
most general
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
The general opinion was in favor of the new policy.
Общее мнение было в пользу новой политики.
He was appointed as the general manager of the company.
Он был назначен генеральным директором компании.
Additional translations
всеобщий
основной
главный
повсеместный
Synonyms
common
universal
widespread
overall
broad
generic
inclusive
typical
Antonyms
specific
particular
generalnoun
generals
pl
UK
/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.ɚ.əl/
The general led his troops into battle.
Генерал повел свои войска в бой.
In general, the weather is mild in this region.
В общем, погода в этом регионе мягкая.
Additional translations
главнокомандующий
командующий
общий принцип
основное правило
Synonyms
commander
officer
leader
chief
director
administrator

Definitions

generaladjective
Relating to or affecting all or most people, places, or things; widespread.
The general consensus was that the new policy would benefit everyone.
Not specialized or limited in scope; overall.
The general idea of the project was to improve community engagement.
Common or usual; not specific or detailed.
He gave a general description of the suspect to the police.
generalnoun
A high-ranking officer in the army, air force, or marine corps.
The general led his troops into battle with great courage.
A broad principle, fact, or idea that applies in most cases rather than to specific instances.
Moving from the particulars, she stated the general that practice makes perfect.
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