general synonyms

general

modif.

  1. Having wide application

    comprehensive, widespread, universal, overall, sweeping, extensive, ecumenical, all-embracing, ubiquitous, unconfined, broad, generic, generalized, across-the-board, taken as a whole, not partial, not particular, not specific, blanket, inclusive, all-inclusive, catholic, wide, worldwide, endless, far-reaching, global, ample.

    Antonyms particular*, special*, limited. *

  2. Of common occurrence

    common, usual, customary, prevailing; see common 1.

  3. Not specific or precise

    indefinite, inexact, imprecise; see obscure 1, vague 2.

in general

generally, usually, in the main, as a whole; see customarily, frequently, regularly 1. See syn. study at common, universal.

general

n.

commanding officer, general officer, brigadier general, major general, lieutenant general, general of the army, general of the air force; see also officer 3.

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