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general

intermediateB1

/ˈdʒɛnərəl/ · gen-er-al

relating to or affecting all or most people, places, or things; not specific.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

relating to or affecting all or most people, places, or things; not specific.

تمام یا زیادہ تر لوگوں، مقامات یا چیزوں سے متعلق؛ مخصوص نہیں۔

عام

aam

Synonyms

commonuniversalgeneralizedمشترکعامةعمومی

Antonyms

specificparticularuniqueخاصمخصوصمنفرد

Common Collocations

  • general consensus
  • general knowledge
  • general idea

Example Sentences

He has a general understanding of economics.

اسے معیشت کا عام علم ہے۔

Usay ma'eeshat ka aam ilm hai.

The general population supports this policy.

عام آبادی اس پالیسی کی حمایت کرتی ہے۔

Aam abadi is policy ki himayat karti hai.

In general, people prefer comfort over style.

عام طور پر، لوگ انداز سے زیادہ آرام کو ترجیح دیتے ہیں۔

Aam tor par, log andaaz se zyada aaram ko tarjeeh dete hain.

Easily Confused With

generic:Generic refers to something that is not specific or unique, while general pertains to something that applies broadly.
nounformal

a general officer or military leader, often of high rank.

عسکری افسر یا رہنما، جو اکثر اعلیٰ درجہ کا ہوتا ہے۔

جنرل

general

Synonyms

commandermilitary leaderofficerکمانڈرفوجی رہنماافسر

Antonyms

privatecivilianenlistedنجیشہریبھرتی شدہ

Common Collocations

  • four-star general
  • general officer
  • general staff

Example Sentences

The general addressed his troops with confidence.

جنرل نے اپنے دستے سے اعتماد کے ساتھ خطاب کیا۔

General ne apne dastay se aitmaad ke sath khitab kiya.

She wants to become a general in the army.

وہ فوج میں جنرل بننا چاہتی ہے۔

Woh fauj mein general banna chahti hai.

The general's strategy was crucial to the success of the campaign.

جنرل کی حکمت عملی مہم کی کامیابی کے لئے بہت اہم تھی۔

General ki hikmat amal muhim ki kamiyabi ke liye bohat ahem thi.

Easily Confused With

generally:Generally is an adverb, meaning in most cases, while general is an adjective or noun.

Word Family

generality
nounعمومیت
generate
verbپیدا کرنا
generalize
verbعمومی بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a general commanding a whole army; he oversees all.

Imagine a general in uniform standing before the troops.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "generalis" — belonging to all, general

First known use: 14th century

The word 'general' has evolved from Latin, passing through Old French before entering English in the late Middle Ages.