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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But with tariffs applied universally, one thing is for sure: foreign products to the US will be more expensive in general, said Alday.

From BBC

North Korea's ruling Worker's Party has again chosen Kim Jong Un to be its general secretary, state media report.

From BBC

Water operations general manager John Griffen said more than 100 workers were advising households and businesses on an individual level.

From BBC

If the programs are closed, DHS said TSA PreCheck members would be directed to general screening lanes so staff could focus on the majority of travelers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Becerra, in short order, said he was “not running on inflated promises” but rather his record as a congressman, former attorney general and health secretary in President Biden’s cabinet.

From Los Angeles Times

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