Synonyms of general

general 1 of 2

adjective

ˈjen-rəl 

1

as in overall

belonging or relating to the whole

a general increase in postage rates

there's been a general improvement in the economy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overall
• generic
• common
• universal
• broad
• blanket
• global
• wide
• widespread
• extensive
• collective
• broad-brush
• sweeping
• across-the-board
• comprehensive
• wholesale
• overarching
• pervasive
• ubiquitous
• full
• aggregate
• worldwide
• complete
• broad-gauged
• planetary
• broad-gauge
• plenary
• all-embracing
• broadscale
• inclusionary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• particular
• individual
• local
• component
• partial
• regional
• divisional
• fragmentary
• constituent
• sectional
• localized
• cross-sectional

2

as in broad

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 & Similar Words

• overall
• broad
• comprehensive
• vague
• all-round
• nonspecific
• extensive
• wide
• bird's-eye
• all-around
• vast
• inclusive
• infinite
• expansive
• absolute
• sweeping
• panoramic
• boundless
• indeterminate
• nebulous
• unspecified
• nondescript
• unlimited
• unrestricted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• specific
• detailed
• limited
• molecular
• restricted
• distinct
• explicit
• full
• precise
• specified
• comprehensive
• particular
• particularized
• sharp
• thorough
• individual
• elaborate
• delineated
• close-up
• singular
• itemized
• enumerated
• peculiar
• listed
• mapped (out)
• inventoried

3

as in prevailing

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 & Similar Words

• prevailing
• overall
• public
• popular
• common
• predominant
• unanimous
• majority
• usual
• current
• present
• received
• ruling
• vulgar
• universal
• typical
• dominant
• contemporary
• widespread
• characteristic
• prevalent
• familiar
• everyday
• communal
• pop
• pervasive
• household
• preponderant
• well-known
• shared
• rife
• pandemic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• special
• uncommon
• unusual
• strange
• rare
• unknown
• individual
• personal
• unique
• peculiar
• unpopular
• separate
• distinctive
• private
• especial
• idiosyncratic
• singular
• nonpublic

4

as in unlimited

not limited or specialized in application or purpose

a new kitchen tool of general usefulness

a general education

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unlimited
• unrestricted
• all-round
• general-purpose
• catholic
• unspecified
• unspecialized
• unqualified
• all-purpose
• wide
• all-around
• multipurpose
• vague
• broad
• nonspecific
• mixed-use

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• technical
• limited
• specialized
• restricted
• definite
• confined
• finite
• qualified
• selective
• bounded
• dedicated
• circumscribed
• determinate
• demarcated

general

2 of 2

noun

as in executive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• executive
• director
• governor
• commander
• chief
• administrator
• employer
• principal
• manager
• boss man
• leader
• superior
• boss
• master
• supervisor
• mistress
• superintendent
• captain
• foreman
• overseer
• steward
• standard-bearer
• helmsman
• higher-up
• headman
• honcho
• kingpin
• straw boss
• taskmaster
• skipper
• overlord
• sovereign
• leadman
• hierarch
• president
• jefe
• head
• forewoman
• ruler
• potentate
• king
• taskmistress
• prince
• figurehead
• princess
• baron
• gaffer
• big gun
• ganger
• queen
• czar
• magnate
• mogul
• top dog
• tsar
• top gun
• sovran
• tzarina
• bigwig
• big cheese
• tsarina
• czarina
• tzar
• coleader
• cohead

Examples of general in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The new guidelines emphasize that even the walkability of neighborhoods, access to healthy foods and general access to resources can affect the risk of stroke. —Sam Tupper, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024

Last week, Insight held its annual general meeting on Oct. 24 in New York where one of the top themes was distributions, which are payments made to investors after a fund manager sells a company, according to a person familiar with the situation. —Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024

Noun

Federal authorities have accused Iran of trying to assassinate U.S. officials in retaliation for the killing of an Iranian general in a 2020 drone strike ordered by then-President Donald Trump and other hardline policies. —Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024

Former president Donald Trump reportedly stated his interest in having generals similar to ones who once reported to Adolf Hitler. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024

Phrases Containing general

• in general