general
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
A2
ইংরেজি
~ 1000
অর্থসমূহ
০টি অর্থ
adjective
B1
property
1
Affecting most or all cases
About most people or things in a group, not just a few.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
[something] is general
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners sometimes confuse 'general' with 'generic'. 'Generic' often means lacking special features, while 'general' means broad or widespread.
সমার্থক শব্দ
universal (Implies applying to absolutely all cases without exception.)
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common (Suggests frequent occurrence rather than broad applicability.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
specific (Focuses on one particular case or detail instead of the whole group.)
কলোকেশন
general rule
|general idea
|general opinion
|general knowledge
|general trend
বিষয়
communication
|logic
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
উদাহরণ
- The general opinion was that the plan would work.
- In general, people prefer warm weather to cold.
- This book gives a general overview of modern history.
- The general trend in prices has been upward.
- General knowledge is important for quiz competitions.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- In general, cats like to sleep a lot.
- The general rule is to be polite.
- She gave a general answer to the question.
- I have a general idea of the story.
বিশেষ্য
A2
entity
2
Senior army officer
A very high officer in the army who leads many soldiers.
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners may confuse 'general' as a title with the adjective meaning 'broad'. In military contexts, it is always capitalized when used with a name.
সমার্থক শব্দ
commander (Can refer to leaders in various military branches, not only the army.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
private (The lowest rank in the army, opposite of a general's high rank.)
কলোকেশন
army general
|four-star general
|retired general
|brigadier general
বিষয়
military
|leadership
|politics
উদাহরণ
- The general addressed the troops before the mission.
- General Smith will lead the operation.
- She was promoted to the rank of general last year.
- The retired general now works as a security consultant.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- The general spoke to the soldiers.
- My uncle is a general in the army.
- A general has many people under him.
adjective
B1
property
3
Not detailed or specific
Not about one small part, but about many things in a simple way.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
[something] is general
সমার্থক শব্দ
broad (Covers a wide scope without going into detail.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
specialized (Focused on one specific area or skill.)
কলোকেশন
general education
|general interest
|general knowledge
বিষয়
communication
|education
উদাহরণ
- The course provides a general introduction to physics.
- He has only a general understanding of the subject.
- General education requirements include math and science.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- I have a general idea about the topic.
- This is just a general list of names.
- The teacher gave a general explanation.
ব্যাকরণ
অভিধানিক রূপ
general
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
শব্দাংশ ও জোর
gen - er - al (৩টি শব্দাংশ)
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
শব্দরূপ
Adjective
- Base: general
Noun
- Base: general
- Plural: generals
সম্পর্কিত শব্দ
Forms
generals
noun
Core family
generally
adverb B1
Related words
generalize
verb C1
generalization
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
specific
adjective B1
specifically
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
generality
noun
generalist
noun C1
অভিব্যক্তি
as a general rule
1/ˈæz ə d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl ɹˈul/
fixed phrase
Usually the case by rule
Used to say something is usually true or done in most cases.
উদাহরণ
- As a general rule, you should back up your data regularly.
- As a general rule, we don’t work on Sundays.
in general
1/ˈɪn d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
fixed phrase
Usually true overall
Used to say something is usually true in most situations.
উদাহরণ
- In general, children learn languages faster than adults.
- In general, prices are lower in rural areas.
the general public
1/ðə d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl pˈʌblɪk/
fixed phrase
Ordinary people as a whole
All people in society who are not part of a special group or organization.
উদাহরণ
- The museum is now open to the general public.
- This information should be available to the general public.