general

Definition

Examples

For general inquiries, please call our customer service line.

Word Family

Synonyms

• overall(usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
• broadslang term for a woman
• universal(linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages

Collocations

• Easy in general
  indicating a state, position, or relationship within general
• Medium annual general meeting of shareholders
  describing annual general meeting of shareholders ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
• Hard general counsel legal opinion
  to general counsel legal opinion, meaning to command as a general
• Very Hard general average declaration in maritime casualty
  to general average declaration in maritime casualty, meaning to command as a general