General
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/
US
/ˈdʒen.ɚ.əl/
Definition
(adj) : Common, usual, or not specific to one thing.
(n) : A high-ranking army officer.
(n) : A high-ranking army officer.
Example
"(adj) : This is a general rule."
"(adj) : In general, people like to be respected and treated fairly."
"(n) : The general led the army with courage and experience during the war."
Explanation
General means common, usual, or not specific to one particular thing. As an adjective, it describes something that applies to most people or things. For example, this is a general rule for all students. As a noun, it can mean a high-ranking army officer. For example, the general gave the soldiers new orders. You can use “general” when talking about overall ideas, opinions, or patterns, not details.