Word GENERAL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

general

🇺🇸 [ˈdʒɛnərəl]

Meanings

Relating to something that applies to most cases, rather than specific situations. It can also refer to an officer in the military or someone with broad knowledge or authority. A general concept is applicable to various circumstances.

Examples

• In general, people tend to be more productive in the morning.
• The general opinion about the movie was positive.
• She is a general in the army with decades of experience.

Synonyms

overall • broad • common

Antonyms

specific • particular • detailed