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general

Pronunciation: [/ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/]

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general: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use general in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “various topics”

(adjective) when something is not specific and relates to many different things or people. General things are broad and not focused on one particular detail.

Example

The general election is when everyone in the country can vote for their leaders.

Example

She couldn't give me any specific details, just general information.

Example

Do you have a general idea of what you want for dinner?

Context: “military”

(noun) a high-ranking officer in the military who commands a large group of soldiers. Generals are important leaders in the military hierarchy.

Example

The general led his troops into battle with courage and strategy.

Example

The soldiers were lost without their general's guidance.

Example

Who is the highest-ranking military officer, a general or a captain?

How to pronounce general

Pronunciation: [/ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/]

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