general

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

ruОписывает что-то широкое, распространённое или неспецифическое; относящееся к целому или основной части.esDescribe algo amplio, común o no específico; que se aplica a la totalidad o a la mayor parte de algo, o que no entra en detalles particulares.frQui concerne l'ensemble ou la plupart des cas, sans être spécifique ou particulier ; répandu, commun ou large dans son application.deBezeichnet etwas, das weitreichend, verbreitet oder nicht spezifisch ist; sich auf das Ganze oder den Hauptteil beziehend.ptDescreve algo amplo, comum ou não específico; que se refere ao todo ou à maior parte de algo.zh形容某事物是广泛的、普遍的、非特定的，或涉及整体及主要部分的。arيصف شيئًا واسعًا أو شائعًا أو غير محدد؛ يتعلق بالكل أو بالجزء الأساسي منه.

1. Widespread or common A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОбщий или распространённыйesGeneral (generalizado, común)frGénéral, répandudeAllgemein oder verbreitetptGeral ou comumzh普遍的或常见的arعام أو شائع

   Синонимы: broadcommonextensivepervasivepopularprevalentuniversalwidespread

   Антонимы: individuallimitedlocalnarrowparticularrestrictedspecialspecific

2. Not detailed or specific B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОбщийesgeneral (no detallado)frgénéral (non détaillé)deAllgemeinptGeralzh泛泛的arعام

   Синонимы: approximateblanketbroadgenericimpreciselooseoverallroughsweepingunspecificvague

   Антонимы: detailedexactparticularprecisespecific

3. Overall or total B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОбщийesgeneral (que afecta al todo)frgénéral (dans son ensemble)deAllgemeinptGeralzh总体的arعام

   Синонимы: comprehensiveglobaloveralltotalwhole

   Антонимы: individualpartialparticularspecific

• more general comparative form
• most general superlative form

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее высокопоставленного военного офицера, обычно в армии или военно-воздушных силах, который командует большой группой солдат или дивизией.esSustantivo que designa a un oficial militar de alto rango, generalmente en el ejército o la fuerza aérea, que comanda una gran unidad de tropas o una división.frNom désignant un officier militaire de haut rang, généralement dans l'armée de terre ou l'aviation, qui commande une grande unité de soldats ou une division.deSubstantiv, das einen hochrangigen Militäroffizier bezeichnet, meist in der Armee oder Luftwaffe, der eine große Truppengruppe oder Division befehligt.ptSubstantivo que designa um oficial militar de alta patente, geralmente no exército ou na força aérea, que comanda um grande contingente de tropas ou uma divisão.zh指高级军事指挥官，通常指挥大部队或师级单位，也泛指军队最高统帅。arاسم 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.

1. Military rank B1 formal

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

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

   ruГенералesGeneral (rango militar)frgénéral (grade militaire)deGeneralptGeneralzh将军arلواء

2. General public B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОбщественностьesEl público en generalfrle grand publicdeAllgemeinheitptPúblico em geralzh公众arالجمهور العام

   Синонимы: citizenrycommunitypeoplepopulacepublic

• generals plural form
• generals' possessive plural form
• general's possessive singular form