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Commongeneral
The correct spelling is general.
How to pronounce general
/ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/
nounIPA: /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/
Say it like: Jen-era-l
The correct spelling is general. A general fact or proposition; a generality. For example: "We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars."
Usage Examples
“We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.”
“Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.”
“I work in general.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A general fact or proposition; a generality.
- 2.The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces.
- 3.A great strategist or tactician.
- 4.The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.
- 5.A commander of naval forces; an admiral.
verb
- 1.To lead (soldiers) as a general.
adjective
- 1.Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to specific or particular.
- 2.(sometimes postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent.
- 3.Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.
- 4.Not limited in use or application; applicable to the whole or every member of a class or category.
- 5.Giving or consisting of only the most important aspects of something, ignoring minor details; indefinite.
adverb
- 1.In a general or collective manner or sense; in most cases; upon the whole.
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