Understand Any Word

Meaning

1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A general fact or proposition; a generality.

   “We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.”

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   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.

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   A great strategist or tactician.

   “Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.”

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.

5. Meaning 5 · noun

   A commander of naval forces; an admiral.

6. Meaning 6 · noun

   A general servant; a maid with no specific duties.

7. Meaning 7 · noun

   A general anesthetic.

8. Meaning 8 · noun

   General anesthesia.

9. Meaning 9 · noun

   The general insurance industry.

   “I work in general.”

10. Meaning 10 · verb

    To lead (soldiers) as a general.

11. Meaning 11 · adjective

    Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to specific or particular.

12. Meaning 12 · adjective

    (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.

13. Meaning 13 · adjective

    Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.

14. Meaning 14 · adjective

    Not limited in use or application; applicable to the whole or every member of a class or category.

15. Meaning 15 · adjective

    Giving or consisting of only the most important aspects of something, ignoring minor details; indefinite.

16. Meaning 16 · adjective

    Not limited to a specific class; miscellaneous, concerned with all branches of a given subject or area.

17. Meaning 17 · adverb

    In a general or collective manner or sense; in most cases; upon the whole.

How this word is used

• Everyday “We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.”
• General “Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.”
• General “I work in general.”

Translate

Synonyms

Antonyms

Origin

Origin information unavailable.