general

• يصف شيئًا واسعًا أو شائعًا أو غير محدد؛ يتعلق بالكل أو بالجزء الأساسي منه.

Describes something that is broad, widespread, or not specific; relating to the whole or main part.

1. Widespread or commonA2formal

   Affecting or concerning most people or things; not specific or limited.

   عام أو شائع

   • The general opinion is that the policy is fair.
   • There is a general feeling of excitement about the event.
   • General knowledge is important for everyday life.

   المرادفاتbroadcommonextensivepervasivepopularprevalentuniversalwidespread

   الأضدادindividuallimitedlocalnarrowparticularrestrictedspecialspecific

2. Not detailed or specificB1formal

   Involving only the main features or elements, not specific details.

   عام

   • She gave a general description of the suspect.
   • The report provides a general overview of the situation.
   • I only have a general idea of what happened.

   المرادفاتapproximateblanketbroadgenericimpreciselooseoverallroughsweepingunspecificvague

   الأضدادdetailedexactparticularprecisespecific

3. Overall or totalB1formal

   Relating to the whole of something, rather than its parts.

   عام

   • The general condition of the patient is improving.
   • The general trend shows an increase in sales.
   • The general public is invited to attend the meeting.

   المرادفاتcomprehensiveglobaloveralltotalwhole

   الأضدادindividualpartialparticularspecific

• اسم يدل على ضابط عسكري رفيع المستوى في الجيش أو القوات الجوية، يتولى قيادة مجموعة كبيرة من الجنود أو فرقة عسكرية. ويُستخدم أيضًا للإشارة إلى القائد الأعلى أو المسؤول عن عملية عسكرية كبرى.

A noun referring to a high-ranking military officer, the head of a religious order, or a broad fact or principle applicable to a whole group rather than specific instances.

1. Military rankB1formal

   A high-ranking officer in the army, air force, or marines, typically commanding a division or larger unit.

   لواء

   • The general ordered the troops to advance.
   • She was promoted to general after years of service.
   • The general addressed the soldiers before the battle.

2. General publicB2formal

   Used in phrases like 'the general' to refer to the majority of people or the public at large.

   الجمهور العام

   • The general is not aware of the details of the plan.
   • This policy affects the general more than the experts.
   • The general tends to prefer simple solutions.

   المرادفاتcitizenrycommunitypeoplepopulacepublic