Synonyms for

General

Verb / ˈdʒenɜ:ʌl / / ˈdʒenrʌl / Another word for general — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A general is someone who is in charge of an army or a group of people.

Synonyms & similar words

particular local worldwide ecumenical specific universal fullgeneral oecumenical cosmopolitan superiorgeneral commander leader officer chief head boss director manager administrator supervisor conqueror warrior hero champion victor winner bigwig tycoon mogul

Synonyms by register

Formal

universal broad comprehensive widespread

Informal

overall main usual common

Literary

catholic all-encompassing

Antonyms

specific particular individual special limited precise

Common collocations

  • general public
  • general election
  • general knowledge
  • general store
  • general consensus
  • general idea
  • general manager
  • general principle

Word family

noun generality
adverb generally

Usage note

The word 'general' can refer to something widespread or not specific. It is often used in contrast to 'specific' or 'particular'.

Example sentences

  1. The general planned the attack on the enemy camp.
  2. The general was a brave soldier.
  3. The general ordered his troops to retreat.
  4. The general was promoted to a higher rank.
  5. The general gave a speech to his soldiers before the battle.

Quotes

  • "In war, there are no unwounded soldiers." - Jose Narosky
  • "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." - Sun Tzu
  • "The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought." - Sun Tzu

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