Definitions

general

[jen-er-uhl] / ˈdʒɛn ər əl /

ADJECTIVE

common, accepted

Synonyms

STRONG

accustomed broad commonplace familiar generic humdrum natural normal ordinary prevailing public regular routine universal

WEAK

conventional customary everyday extensive habitual inclusive matter-of-course popular prevalent run-of-the-mill typical uneventful usual wide widespread wonted

Antonyms

STRONG

abnormal different eccentric extraordinary individual infrequent irregular particular peculiar private rare specific strange uncommon unknown unusual

WEAK

circumscribed definite exact exceptional limited novel singular unaccepted unique

ADJECTIVE

inexact, approximate

Synonyms

STRONG

loose

WEAK

ill-defined imprecise inaccurate indefinite not partial not particular not specific uncertain undetailed unspecific vague

Antonyms

WEAK

abnormal circumscribed definite exact exceptional extraordinary individual limited novel particular rare singular specific unaccepted uncommon unique unusual

ADJECTIVE

comprehensive

Synonyms

STRONG

blanket broad catholic collective comprehending diffuse generic infinite overall sweeping total universal

WEAK

across-the-board all-around all-embracing all-inclusive ample ecumenical encyclopedic endless extensive far-reaching global inclusive indiscriminate limitless miscellaneous panoramic taken as a whole ubiquitous unconfined unlimited wide worldwide

Antonyms

STRONG

confined exclusive incomplete limited narrow partial particular restricted specific

WEAK

abnormal circumscribed definite exact exceptional extraordinary individual novel rare singular unaccepted uncommon unique unusual

Example Sentences

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In the 19th century, Americans frequently elected victorious generals—Andrew Jackson, Ulysses Grant, Zachary Taylor—as president.

From The Wall Street Journal

The retired former generals guide the geologists and finance executives who run mining companies through the less-familiar terrain of Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lord Triesman was the general secretary of the Association of University Teachers, and the general secretary of the Labour Party, before he joined the Blair government in the House of Lords in 2004.

From BBC

“The Housemaid” is far from the formulaic thriller its trailers and general synopsis suggest.

From Salon

"Freedom, freedom, freedom," people with relatives in the prison shouted after Rodriguez announced Friday plans for a general amnesty and the closing of the prison.

From Barron's

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