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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The general assembly cannot force countries to pay reparations, but it can give the cause political legitimacy and bolster the case of those arguing for reparations.

From BBC

A second phase of the trial is coming in which the state’s attorney general will be asking a judge to grant further relief, including forcing Meta to verify the age of users in the state.

From Barron's

Dario and Karnofsky said that it might not be a good idea to broadcast the most bullish views of what AI might be about to do to the general public.

From The Wall Street Journal

Do you have any thoughts on kid comedy in general?

From Los Angeles Times

The trial was the first among thousands of consolidated lawsuits filed by teenagers, school districts and state attorneys general against Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap.

From The Wall Street Journal

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