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General
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Meanings of General
Adjective
- Including everything or everyone in a group, not just one part.
- Used to describe someone who is very important, like a leader.
- Something that is common or usual for many people.
- Not limited to just one thing; can be used for many things.
- Only showing the main ideas, not the small details.
- Covers many different subjects or types.
Verb
- To lead soldiers as a general would do.
Noun
- A common idea or fact that applies to many things.
- A high-ranking officer in the army who leads soldiers.
- A person who is very good at planning and leading, like a smart leader.
- The leader of a group in a church, like a special boss.
- A person who commands a navy, like a sea captain.
- A helper who does many different jobs.
- A type of medicine that makes you sleep during surgery.
- The general way of doing things in a business or field.
Adverb
- In a way that includes most things or cases.
Explanation of the word: General
General means something that is true for most things or people. Like when we say, 'Most kids like ice cream.' That's a general idea.
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Translations for the word: General
hindi
जनरल (janaral)
janaral
आम (aam)
aam
सामान्य (saamaanya)
saamaanya
Antonyms for the word: General
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: General
What does 'general' mean?
The word 'general' means something that is common or not specific. It can also refer to a person who has a high rank in the army.
How do you pronounce 'general'?
You pronounce 'general' like this: 'jen-er-uhl'.
What is the origin of the word 'general'?
The word 'general' comes from the Latin word 'generalis', which means 'of a kind' or 'pertaining to a class'.
What is the meaning of 'general' in Kannada?
The word 'general' in Kannada is 'ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ' (Sāmānya).