GENERAL
(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb, adverb)Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
General.
How to pronounce general:
US
General - as an adjective
Applying to all or most members of a category or group
Example: "The general public"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
specific17General - as a noun
A general officer of the highest rank
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
full generalHypernyms (Closely Related)
general officerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)
Example: "He discussed the general but neglected the particular"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
particular14specific17General - as an adjective satellite
Not specialized or limited to one class of things
Example: "General studies"
Prevailing among and common to the general public
Example: "The general discontent"
Somewhat indefinite
Example: "Bearing a general resemblance to the original"
Of worldwide scope or applicability
Example: "An issue of cosmopolitan import"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cosmopolitan18ecumenical16oecumenical17universal12world-wideworldwide17General - as a verb
Command as a general
Example: "We are generaled by an incompetent!"
General - as an adverb
In a general or collective manner or sense; in most cases; upon the whole.
Example Sentences
"He gave a general overview of the situation."
"We need a general consensus on this issue."
"The general public was not aware of the details."
"She made a general statement about the company's goals."
"The report provides a general analysis of the market trends."
Word Game Points
Is GENERAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, general is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GENERAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is GENERAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, general is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGENERAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is GENERAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, general is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGENERAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
