Synonyms for general
Another word for general is overall, all-purpose or general-purpose. Below are 25 synonyms and 6 related words across 10 senses, with antonyms.
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1. adjective: applying to all or most members of a category or group
- overall synonyms
- all-purpose
- general-purpose
- broad synonyms
- universal synonyms
- gross synonyms
- comprehensive synonyms
- widespread synonyms
- generic synonyms
- pandemic
- indiscriminate synonyms
- imprecise
- unspecific
- unspecialized
- unspecialised
Antonyms
- specific synonyms
2. adjective: not specialized or limited to one class of things
- undiversified
3. adjective: prevailing among and common to the general public
- common synonyms
4. adjective: affecting the entire body
- systemic
Antonyms
5. adjective: somewhat indefinite
- imprecise
6. adjective: of worldwide scope or applicability
- world-wide synonyms
- worldwide synonyms
- universal synonyms
- cosmopolitan synonyms
- ecumenical synonyms
- oecumenical
- comprehensive synonyms
7. noun: a general officer of the highest rank
- full general
8. noun: the head of a religious order or congregation
- superior general
9. noun: a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)
Antonyms
- specific synonyms
- particular synonyms
10. verb: command as a general
Related words
Broader, narrower and sibling terms from the same WordNet tree. They aren't interchangeable, but one of them is often the word you wanted.
- general officer
- head synonyms
- chief synonyms
- top dog
- fact
- command synonyms
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Questions people ask
What is another word for general?
You can say overall, all-purpose, general-purpose, broad or universal instead of general. Which one fits depends on the sense; the first sense above means "applying to all or most members of a category or group".
What is the opposite of general?
The opposite of general is specific, local or particular.
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