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How to pronounce general
Say it like this: /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does general mean?
adjIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
“"Among us!" was the general shout, and Peppersorn sat frozen to his chair.”
Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent.
“For these successes he obtained the rank of Field-Marshal General.”
Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.
nounThe holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or genera
“General Eisenhower was the first SACEUR.”
A great strategist or tactician.
“Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.”
A general fact or proposition; a generality.
“We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.”
verbTo lead (soldiers) as a general.
advIn a general or collective manner or sense; in most cases; upon the whole.
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