- general⇄adj. 1. of all; for all; from all.
Ex. A government takes care of the general welfare of its citizens.
2. for many; from many; common to many or most; not limited to a few; widespread.
Ex. general principles, a general rule. There is a - general⇄expr. in general,
a. for the most part; usually; commonly.
Ex. He is friendly with me in general, but he was particularly friendly today.
b. (Obsolete.) in all respects.
Ex. Thou art a grave and noble counsellor, Most wise in ge - general⇄general, adjective, noun, verb, -aled,-alingor (especially British)-alled,-alling.
- general⇄noun generalness.
- general⇄noun 1. a high officer in command of many soldiers in an army.
Ex. Washington was a famous general.
2. (U.S.)
a. any officer ranking above a colonel and entitled to command a force larger than a regiment, such as a lieutenant general - general⇄v.t. to serve as general to; command.