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Synonyms & Antonyms of general
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
belonging or relating to the whole
- a general increase in postage rates
- there's been a general improvement in the economy
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relating to the main elements and not to specific details
- gave the general impression of being kindhearted
- a general course of study in American history
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- all-around
- (also all-round),
- bird's-eye,
- broad,
- nonspecific,
- overall
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3
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
- it was the general opinion that the politician was a liar
- the general mood of the nation was one of hope and optimism
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not limited or specialized in application or purpose
- a new kitchen tool of general usefulness
- a general education
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general
nounSynonyms of general (Entry 2 of 2)
as in director, executive
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for general
- boss,
- boss man,
- captain,
- chief,
- foreman,
- forewoman,
- head,
- headman,
- helmsman,
- honcho,
- jefe,
- kingpin,
- leader,
- master,
- mistress,
- taskmaster,
- taskmistress
- leadman,
- manager,
- overseer,
- principal,
- skipper,
- standard-bearer,
- steward,
- straw boss,
- superintendent,
- superior,
- supervisor
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