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general

[jen-er-uhl] / ˈdʒɛn ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
common, accepted
Synonyms
STRONG
accustomed broad commonplace familiar generic humdrum natural normal ordinary prevailing public regular routine universal
WEAK
conventional customary everyday extensive habitual inclusive matter-of-course popular prevalent run-of-the-mill typical uneventful usual wide widespread wonted
Antonyms
STRONG
abnormal different eccentric extraordinary individual infrequent irregular particular peculiar private rare specific strange uncommon unknown unusual
WEAK
circumscribed definite exact exceptional limited novel singular unaccepted unique
ADJECTIVE
inexact, approximate
Synonyms
STRONG
loose
WEAK
ill-defined imprecise inaccurate indefinite not partial not particular not specific uncertain undetailed unspecific vague
Antonyms
WEAK
abnormal circumscribed definite exact exceptional extraordinary individual limited novel particular rare singular specific unaccepted uncommon unique unusual
ADJECTIVE
comprehensive
Synonyms
STRONG
blanket broad catholic collective comprehending diffuse generic infinite overall sweeping total universal
WEAK
across-the-board all-around all-embracing all-inclusive ample ecumenical encyclopedic endless extensive far-reaching global inclusive indiscriminate limitless miscellaneous panoramic taken as a whole ubiquitous unconfined unlimited wide worldwide
Antonyms
STRONG
confined exclusive incomplete limited narrow partial particular restricted specific
WEAK
abnormal circumscribed definite exact exceptional extraordinary individual novel rare singular unaccepted uncommon unique unusual

Example Sentences

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The top two vote-getters in the primary will compete in the Nov. 3 general election unless one candidate wins a majority in June.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The first tickets were available in a PayPal pre-sale last week, with another pre-sale due to begin on Tuesday, before tickets go on general sale on Wednesday.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The acting new attorney general must lead a Justice Department in turmoil while satisfying the president’s demands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The 1988 presidential campaign of Alexander Haig, a former four-star general who served as Ronald Reagan’s first secretary of state, flamed out amid GOP infighting over the Iran–Contra affair.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The hologram becomes General Sharpe, but the general isn’t her usual smug self.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.