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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