noun Download 🔗Share A general fact or proposition; a generality. Examples : "We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars." theory philosophy science essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. Examples : "The general oversaw the entire military operation. " military title war person essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A great strategist or tactician. Examples : "Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world." military person essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits. Examples : "The general of the Dominican order visited the school to speak to the students. " religion organization essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A commander of naval forces; an admiral. Examples : "The general oversaw the fleet's training exercises. " military nautical essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A general servant; a maid with no specific duties. Examples : "The family hired a general to help with chores around the house. " job person essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A general anesthetic. Examples : "The doctor administered a general to the patient before the surgery. " medicine essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share General anesthesia. Examples : "The dentist recommended general anesthesia for the patient's complicated tooth extraction. " medicine essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The general insurance industry. Examples : "I work in general." insurance business industry essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To lead (soldiers) as a general. Examples : "The army general led the troops into battle. " military war action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to specific or particular. Examples : "The general meeting covered all aspects of the school's budget. " type group quality system essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (sometimes postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent. Examples : "The general manager of the company oversaw all the departments. " military government royal title essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual. Examples : "It's a general rule at school that students must bring their books. " aspect quality type essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Giving or consisting of only the most important aspects of something, ignoring minor details; indefinite. Examples : "The teacher gave a general overview of the history of the Roman Empire, skipping the details about specific battles. " abstract quality essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Not limited to a specific class; miscellaneous, concerned with all branches of a given subject or area. Examples : "The general meeting discussed various school issues, not just the library's budget. " area type essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb Download 🔗Share In a general or collective manner or sense; in most cases; upon the whole. Examples : "Generally, students find the math problems difficult. " way language essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading