general
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
A2
Английский
~ 1000
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B1
property
1
Affecting most or all cases
About most people or things in a group, not just a few.
Модель употребления:
[something] is general
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'general' with 'generic'. 'Generic' often means lacking special features, while 'general' means broad or widespread.
Синонимы
universal (Implies applying to absolutely all cases without exception.)
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common (Suggests frequent occurrence rather than broad applicability.)
Антонимы
specific (Focuses on one particular case or detail instead of the whole group.)
Коллокации
general rule
|general idea
|general opinion
|general knowledge
|general trend
Темы
communication
|logic
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
A2
entity
2
Senior army officer
A very high officer in the army who leads many soldiers.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'general' as a title with the adjective meaning 'broad'. In military contexts, it is always capitalized when used with a name.
Синонимы
commander (Can refer to leaders in various military branches, not only the army.)
Антонимы
private (The lowest rank in the army, opposite of a general's high rank.)
Коллокации
army general
|four-star general
|retired general
|brigadier general
Темы
military
|leadership
|politics
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[something] is general
Синонимы
broad (Covers a wide scope without going into detail.)
Антонимы
specialized (Focused on one specific area or skill.)
Коллокации
general education
|general interest
|general knowledge
Темы
communication
|education
Примеры
- The course provides a general introduction to physics.
- He has only a general understanding of the subject.
- General education requirements include math and science.
Примеры для изучающих
- I have a general idea about the topic.
- This is just a general list of names.
- The teacher gave a general explanation.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
general
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
Слоги и ударение
gen - er - al (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: general
Noun
- Base: general
- Plural: generals
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- The museum is now open to the general public.
- This information should be available to the general public.