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adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of general

1 belonging or relating to the whole

  • a general increase in postage rates
  • there's been a general improvement in the economy
Synonyms of general

across-the-board, blanket, broad-brush, common, generic, global, overall, universal
Words Related to general

all-embracing, broad, broad-gauge (or broad-gauged), broadscale, comprehensive, extensive, inclusionary, overarching, pervasive, sweeping, ubiquitous, wholesale, wide, widespread

aggregate, collective, complete, full, plenary

planetary, worldwide
Near Antonyms of general

component, constituent

cross-sectional, divisional, fragmentary, partial

local, localized, regional, sectional
Antonyms of general

individual, particular

2 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
Synonyms of general

all-around (also all-round), bird's-eye, broad, nonspecific, overall
Words Related to general

comprehensive, inclusive

absolute, boundless, expansive, extensive, infinite, panoramic, sweeping, vast, wide

indeterminate, nebulous, nondescript, vague

nonspecific, unlimited, unrestricted, unspecified
Near Antonyms of general

limited, restricted, specified

distinct, explicit, precise, sharp

comprehensive, elaborate, full, mapped (out), thorough

enumerated, inventoried, itemized, listed

individual, singular

particular, peculiar
Antonyms of general

close-up, delineated, detailed, molecular, particularized, specific

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
Synonyms of general

common, majority, overall, popular, prevailing, public, received, ruling, vulgar
Words Related to general

unanimous, universal

pop

everyday, familiar, household, usual, well-known

contemporary, current, present

dominant, predominant, preponderant

characteristic, typical

pandemic, pervasive, prevalent, rife, widespread

communal, shared
Near Antonyms of general

rare, strange, unknown, unusual

distinctive, especial, idiosyncratic, peculiar, special, unique

individual, separate, singular

nonpublic, personal, private
Antonyms of general

uncommon, unpopular

4 not limited or specialized in application or purpose

  • a new kitchen tool of general usefulness
  • a general education
Synonyms of general

all-around (also all-round), all-purpose, catholic, general-purpose, unlimited, unqualified, unrestricted, unspecialized
Words Related to general

mixed-use, multipurpose

broad, wide

nonspecific, unspecified, vague
Near Antonyms of general

bounded, circumscribed, confined, definite, demarcated, determinate, finite, qualified

dedicated, selective
Antonyms of general

limited, restricted, specialized, technical

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