general
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1000
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective
B1
property
1
Affecting most or all cases
About most people or things in a group, not just a few.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] is general
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'general' with 'generic'. 'Generic' often means lacking special features, while 'general' means broad or widespread.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
universal (Implies applying to absolutely all cases without exception.)
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common (Suggests frequent occurrence rather than broad applicability.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
specific (Focuses on one particular case or detail instead of the whole group.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
general rule
|general idea
|general opinion
|general knowledge
|general trend
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|logic
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
entity
2
Senior army officer
A very high officer in the army who leads many soldiers.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'general' as a title with the adjective meaning 'broad'. In military contexts, it is always capitalized when used with a name.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
commander (Can refer to leaders in various military branches, not only the army.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
private (The lowest rank in the army, opposite of a general's high rank.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
army general
|four-star general
|retired general
|brigadier general
கருப்பொருள்கள்
military
|leadership
|politics
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] is general
இணைச்சொற்கள்
broad (Covers a wide scope without going into detail.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
specialized (Focused on one specific area or skill.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
general education
|general interest
|general knowledge
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|education
உதாரணங்கள்
- The course provides a general introduction to physics.
- He has only a general understanding of the subject.
- General education requirements include math and science.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I have a general idea about the topic.
- This is just a general list of names.
- The teacher gave a general explanation.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
general
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
gen - er - al (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (gen)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: general
Noun
- Base: general
- Plural: generals
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்
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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The museum is now open to the general public.
- This information should be available to the general public.