general

• Описывает что-то широкое, распространённое или неспецифическое; относящееся к целому или основной части.

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.

   Общий или распространённый

   • 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.

   Синонимыbroadcommonextensivepervasivepopularprevalentuniversalwidespread

   Антонимыindividuallimitedlocalnarrowparticularrestrictedspecialspecific

2. Not detailed or specificB1formal

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

   Общий

   • 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.

   Синонимыapproximateblanketbroadgenericimpreciselooseoverallroughsweepingunspecificvague

   Антонимыdetailedexactparticularprecisespecific

3. Overall or totalB1formal

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

   Общий

   • 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.

   Синонимыcomprehensiveglobaloveralltotalwhole

   Антонимыindividualpartialparticularspecific

• Существительное, обозначающее высокопоставленного военного офицера, обычно в армии или военно-воздушных силах, который командует большой группой солдат или дивизией.

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.

   Генерал

   • 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.

   Общественность

   • 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.

   Синонимыcitizenrycommunitypeoplepopulacepublic