general
/ˈdʒenrəl/adjective
उच्चारण जेन्रल
सामान्य, आम, सबसे संबंधित
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affecting all or most people, places or things
सामान्य, आम, सबसे संबंधित
- a matter of general interest
- The general feeling is that the paper was easy.
- There is general agreement that the plan is sensible.
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- The general public was not allowed inside the factory.
- Pollution is a general problem in big cities.
Synonyms widespread common universal
Opposite particular specific individual
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including the most important aspects of something; not detailed
मोटे तौर पर, सामान्य (विवरण में नहीं)
- a general idea of the plan
- in general terms
- Give me a general outline of the story first.
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- In general, the weather in Chennai stays warm all year.
- He has only a general understanding of how engines work.
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not limited to one subject, use or activity
सामान्य, किसी एक विषय तक सीमित नहीं
- general knowledge
- a general store
- I take a general course in science before choosing a stream.
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- She runs a general store in the village.
- A general hospital treats all kinds of illness.
Opposite specialized specific
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(in titles) having the highest rank
(पदनाम में) प्रधान, महा-
- the Secretary General
- the Attorney General
- The Director General of Police addressed the press.
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- The Postmaster General is the head of the postal service.
- Who is the Surgeon General of the country?
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an officer of very high rank in the army or air force
जनरल, सेना का उच्च अधिकारी
- General Manekshaw led the army in 1971.
- The general inspected the troops and then addressed them on parade.
- The general ordered his soldiers to wait until dawn.
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- A retired general gave the speech on Independence Day.
- Several generals attended the meeting in Delhi.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
in general
In general means usually or for the most part, and it is written as two words at the start or end of a sentence.
'In general' का अर्थ प्रायः या अधिकांशतः है, और यह वाक्य के आरंभ या अंत में दो शब्दों के रूप में लिखा जाता है।
- In general, trains in Kerala run on time.
- People in general want clean cities.
general + noun (attributive)
Before a noun, general means widespread or not specific: general opinion, general public, general knowledge.
Noun से पहले 'general' का अर्थ व्यापक या अविशिष्ट है: जैसे general opinion, general public, general knowledge।
- The general opinion is that the exam was easy.
a general (noun, rank)
As a noun, a general is a top army officer; it is capitalised only as a title before a name.
Noun के रूप में 'general' सेना का उच्च अधिकारी है; नाम से पहले उपाधि के रूप में ही यह capital letter से लिखा जाता है।
- General Manekshaw led the army in 1971.
- The general inspected the parade.
general vs generally
General is the adjective; generally is the adverb and means usually or by most people.
'General' adjective है; 'generally' adverb है और इसका अर्थ प्रायः या अधिकांश लोगों द्वारा है।
- Shops are generally closed on Sundays in this market.
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general + noun
knowledgeelectionpublicmanagerhospitalrule
- General knowledge carries many marks in the SSC paper.
adjective + general
majorbrigadierattorneysurgeonsecretary
- The Attorney General advised the government on the law.
verb + general
becomeremainspeak inkeep toagree in
- He spoke in general terms and gave no details.
as a general + noun
as a general ruleas a general practicein the general interest
- As a general rule, apply a day before the last date.
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- A general strike shut down all the banks on Monday.
सोमवार को आम हड़ताल से सभी बैंक बंद हो गए।
- She gave me a general idea of the plan.
उसने मुझे योजना का मोटा-मोटा अंदाज़ा दे दिया।
- The Secretary General opened the conference in Geneva.
महासचिव ने जिनेवा में सम्मेलन का उद्घाटन किया।
- Patients in the general ward are treated free.
सामान्य वार्ड के मरीज़ों का इलाज मुफ़्त होता है।
- In general, girls in our class score higher in English.
सामान्यतः हमारी कक्षा की लड़कियाँ English में अधिक अंक लाती हैं।
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✗ In generally, he is punctual.
✓ In general, he is punctual.
In general is a fixed phrase; the adverb generally stands without in.
'In general' स्थिर वाक्यांश है; adverb 'generally' के पहले 'in' नहीं लगता।
✗ The general public are requested to keep calm.
✓ The general public is requested to keep calm.
In Indian exams, 'the general public' is treated as a singular collective noun and takes a singular verb.
भारतीय परीक्षाओं में 'the general public' को singular collective noun माना जाता है, इसलिए इसके साथ singular verb आता है।
✗ He is the General of our school.
✓ He is the general manager of our school.
A general is a military rank; for an administrator use a title like general manager or secretary.
'General' सैन्य पद है; प्रशासक के लिए 'general manager' या 'secretary' जैसी उपाधि लिखें।
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in general
usually; mostly; as a whole
आम तौर पर, सामान्यतः
- In general, students who revise daily score better.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
widespread common universal broad overall rough all-round wide
Antonyms
particular specific individual detailed precise exact specialized
AaSpelling
gen·er·al
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
In general.
Idiom 'in general' भी पूछा जाता है।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
General is the highest active rank in the Indian Army below Field Marshal.
General भारतीय सेना में Field Marshal के नीचे सबसे ऊँचा सक्रिय पद है।