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general
adjective
Synonyms and Antonyms of GENERAL
1
belonging or relating to the whole <a general increase in postage rates> <there's been a general improvement in the economy>
Related Words 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 component, constituent; cross-sectional, divisional, fragmentary, partial; local, localized, regional, sectional
Antonyms 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>
Related Words comprehensive, inclusive; absolute, boundless, expansive, extensive, infinite, panoramic, sweeping, vast, wide; indeterminate, nebulous, nondescript, vague; nonspecific, unlimited, unrestricted, unspecified
Near Antonyms limited, restricted, specified; distinct, explicit, precise, sharp; comprehensive, elaborate, full, mapped (out), thorough; enumerated, inventoried, itemized, listed; individual, singular; particular, peculiar
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>
Related Words unanimous, universal; pop; everyday, familiar, household, usual, well-known; contemporary, current, present; dominant, predominant, preponderant; characteristic, typical; pandemic, pervasive, prevalent, rife, widespread; communal, shared
4
not limited or specialized in application or purpose <a new kitchen tool of general usefulness> <a general education>
Synonyms all-around (also all-round), all-purpose, catholic, general-purpose, unlimited, unqualified, unrestricted, unspecialized
Near Antonyms bounded, circumscribed, confined, definite, demarcated, determinate, finite, qualified; dedicated, selective
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