General Definition & Meaning
general
- adjective
- applying to all or most members of a category or group; "the general public"; "general assistance"; "a general rule"; "in general terms"; "comprehensible to the general reader"
- not specialized or limited to one class of things; "general studies"; "general knowledge"
- prevailing among and common to the general public; "the general discontent"
- affecting the entire body; "a general anesthetic"; "general symptoms"
- somewhat indefinite; "bearing a general resemblance to the original"; "a general description of the merchandise"
- of worldwide scope or applicability; "an issue of cosmopolitan import"; "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley; "universal experience"
- noun
- a general officer of the highest rank
- the head of a religious order or congregation
- a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular); "he discussed the general but neglected the particular"
- verb
- command as a general; "We are generaled by an incompetent!"
"General" in song lyrics
See how general is used in real songs:
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"I talked to the surgeon general;"
69 Boyz f/ 95 South — Ding Dong Song -
"I just wanna, I just wanna be a general"
Aesop Rock — Prosperity -
"But we hate jobs in general"
Aesop Rock — 9-5ers Anthem
Words that rhyme with general
Usage tips for "general"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "general" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for general to find words that pair well.