CEFR A2

general

adjective

Meaning

Including or affecting all or most people, places, or things; not specific or particular.

Examples

The general consensus was that the meeting had been productive.
There is a general feeling of optimism among the employees.

Synonyms: common, widespread, universal, comprehensive

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general (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

Definition

Including or affecting all or most people, places, or things; not specific or particular.

Examples

The general consensus was that the meeting had been productive.
There is a general feeling of optimism among the employees.
She gave a general overview of the project without going into details.

How to Use general

in general (idiom): Usually; as a general rule. — "In general, I prefer tea to coffee."
general and specific (collocation): Referring to broad categories and particular instances. — "We discussed the topic in both general and specific terms."
general practitioner (collocation): A doctor who provides general medical care. — "You should visit your general practitioner for a check-up."

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