Synonyms: general
Definition: a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)
Usage: he discussed the general but neglected the particular
Similar words: fact
Definition: a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
Usage: first you must collect all the facts of the case
Synonyms: full general, general
Definition: a general officer of the highest rank
Similar words: general officer
Definition: officers in the Army or Air Force or Marines above the rank of colonel
Synonyms: general, superior general
Definition: the head of a religious order or congregation
Similar words: head, chief, top dog
Definition: a person who is in charge
Usage: the head of the whole operation
Synonyms: general
Definition: command as a general
Usage: We are generaled by an incompetent!
Synonyms: general
Definition: prevailing among and common to the general public
Usage: the general discontent
Similar words: common
Definition: having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual
Usage: the common man; a common sailor; the common cold; a common nuisance; followed common procedure; it is common knowledge that she lives alone; the common housefly; a common brand of soap
Synonyms: oecumenical, cosmopolitan, ecumenical, world-wide, worldwide, universal, general
Definition: of worldwide scope or applicability
Usage: an issue of cosmopolitan import; the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time- Christopher Morley; universal experience
Similar words: comprehensive
Definition: including all or everything
Usage: comprehensive coverage; a comprehensive history of the revolution; a comprehensive survey; a comprehensive education
Synonyms: general
Definition: not specialized or limited to one class of things
Usage: general studies; general knowledge
Similar words: undiversified
Definition: not diversified
Synonyms: general
Definition: applying to all or most members of a category or group
Usage: the general public; general assistance; a general rule; in general terms; comprehensible to the general reader
Similar words: unspecific, broad
Definition: not detailed or specific
Usage: a broad rule; the broad outlines of the plan; felt an unspecific dread
Similar words: general-purpose, all-purpose
Definition: not limited in use or function
Similar words: generic
Definition: applicable to an entire class or group
Usage: is there a generic Asian mind?
Similar words: gross
Definition: lacking fine distinctions or detail
Usage: the gross details of the structure appear reasonable
Similar words: overall
Definition: involving only main features
Usage: the overall pattern of his life
Similar words: pandemic
Definition: existing everywhere
Usage: pandemic fear of nuclear war
Similar words: universal
Definition: applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
Usage: the play opened to universal acclaim; rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys
Similar words: widespread
Definition: widely circulated or diffused
Usage: a widespread doctrine; widespread fear of nuclear war
Synonyms: general
Definition: affecting the entire body
Usage: a general anesthetic; general symptoms
Synonyms: general
Definition: somewhat indefinite
Usage: bearing a general resemblance to the original; a general description of the merchandise
Similar words: imprecise
Definition: not precise
Usage: imprecise astronomical observations; the terms he used were imprecise and emotional