/xeneˈɾal/
Translation
general
Word origin
From Latin generalis ('belonging to a kind or class'), from genus ('kind, sort, race').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- generalis
- English cognates
- general, genus, generic
Grammar
Examples
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In general, I prefer coffee to tea.
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It is a general rule of the company.
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The general gave the order to return to camp.
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We did a thorough clean of the flat before the party.
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Generally, I have dinner around nine in the evening.
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