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{
"term": "general",
"partOfSpeech": "adjective",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "a2",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "affecting all or most people, places or things",
"cefr": "a2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "books of **general interest** *(= of interest to most people)*"
},
{
"text": "The general feeling was one of relief."
},
{
"text": "The general opinion is that the conference was a success."
},
{
"text": "There is general agreement on that point."
},
{
"text": "The general trend has been a slow decline in output."
},
{
"text": "The bad weather has been fairly general *(= has affected most areas)*."
},
{
"text": "The general consensus was that the scheme was too expensive."
},
{
"text": "A general sense of unease settled over the city."
},
{
"text": "There was a general amnesty for crimes committed during the civil war."
},
{
"text": "There was a general lack of adequate training."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "normal; usual",
"cefr": "a2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "There is one exception to this **general principle**."
},
{
"text": "**As a general rule** *(= usually)* he did what he could to be helpful."
},
{
"text": "This opinion is common among the **general population** *(= ordinary people)*."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "including the most important aspects of something; not exact or detailed",
"cefr": "a2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "I check the bookings to get a **general idea** of what activities to plan."
},
{
"text": "I know how it works **in general terms**."
},
{
"text": "They gave a general description of the man."
},
{
"text": "Carton here uses the word ‘business’ in a very general sense."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 4,
"definition": "approximately, but not exactly, the direction/area mentioned",
"sensetop": "the general direction/area",
"examples": [
{
"text": "They fired in the general direction of the enemy."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 5,
"definition": "not limited to a particular subject, use or activity",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "a general hospital"
},
{
"text": "general education"
},
{
"text": "We shall keep the discussion fairly general."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 6,
"definition": "not limited to one part or aspect of a person or thing",
"examples": [
{
"text": "a general anaesthetic"
},
{
"text": "The building was in a general state of disrepair."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 7,
"definition": "highest in rank; chief",
"examples": [
{
"text": "the general manager"
},
{
"text": "the Inspector General of Police"
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "usually; mainly",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "as a whole",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular."
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈdʒenrəl/",
"audio": "ge/general/general__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈdʒenrəl/",
"audio": "ge/general/general__us_2_rr.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "Middle English: via Old French from Latin generalis, from genus, gener- ‘class, race, kind’. The noun primarily denotes a person having overall authority: the sense ‘army commander’ is an abbreviation of captain general, from French capitaine général ‘commander-in-chief’."
}