Simple meaning
What does General mean?
broad, not specific.
Dictionary definition
including many things and not focused on one detail.
Example sentences
General in a sentence
easy
The class used general to describe the result in simple words.
medium
In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more general.
hard
During group work, students explained how general changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.
Synonyms
Words like General
similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
Word family
General word family
Base word
general
adjective
general
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does general mean?
General means broad, not specific.
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