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generals

The correct spelling is generals.

How to pronounce generals

/ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəlz/
noun

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəlz/

Say it like: Jen-era-ls

The correct spelling is generals. 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. 1.A general fact or proposition; a generality.
  2. 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. 3.A great strategist or tactician.
  4. 4.The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.
  5. 5.A commander of naval forces; an admiral.

verb

  1. 1.To lead (soldiers) as a general.

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