general | Definition of general

1 belonging or relating to the whole

a general increase in postage rates

there's been a general improvement in the economy

Synonyms of general

across-the-board, blanket, broad-brush, common, generic, global, overall, universal

Words Related to general

all-embracing, broad, broad-gauge (or broad-gauged), broadscale, comprehensive, extensive, inclusionary, overarching, pervasive, sweeping, ubiquitous, wholesale, wide, widespread

aggregate, collective, complete, full, plenary

planetary, worldwide

Near Antonyms of general

component, constituent

cross-sectional, divisional, fragmentary, partial

local, localized, regional, sectional

Antonyms of general

individual, particular

2 relating to the main elements and not to specific details

gave the general impression of being kindhearted

a general course of study in American history

Synonyms of general

all-around (also all-round), bird's-eye, broad, nonspecific, overall

Words Related to general

comprehensive, inclusive

absolute, boundless, expansive, extensive, infinite, panoramic, sweeping, vast, wide

indeterminate, nebulous, nondescript, vague

nonspecific, unlimited, unrestricted, unspecified

Near Antonyms of general

limited, restricted, specified

distinct, explicit, precise, sharp

comprehensive, elaborate, full, mapped (out), thorough

enumerated, inventoried, itemized, listed

individual, singular

particular, peculiar

Antonyms of general

close-up, delineated, detailed, molecular, particularized, specific

3 held by or applicable to a majority of the people

it was the general opinion that the politician was a liar

the general mood of the nation was one of hope and optimism

Synonyms of general

common, majority, overall, popular, prevailing, public, received, ruling, vulgar

Words Related to general

unanimous, universal

pop

everyday, familiar, household, usual, well-known

contemporary, current, present

dominant, predominant, preponderant

characteristic, typical

pandemic, pervasive, prevalent, rife, widespread

communal, shared

Near Antonyms of general

rare, strange, unknown, unusual

distinctive, especial, idiosyncratic, peculiar, special, unique

individual, separate, singular

nonpublic, personal, private

Antonyms of general

uncommon, unpopular

4 not limited or specialized in application or purpose

a new kitchen tool of general usefulness

a general education

Synonyms of general

all-around (also all-round), all-purpose, catholic, general-purpose, unlimited, unqualified, unrestricted, unspecialized

Words Related to general

mixed-use, multipurpose

broad

Synonyms and Antonyms of general

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