general — affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒenərəl/
Korean meaning: 전반적인, 일반적인
Korean pronunciation: 제-너-럴 (강세: 제)
Example Sentences
- The general opinion is that pineapple on pizza should be banned by the Geneva Convention.
- As a general rule, don't trust anyone who puts ketchup on expensive steak.
- The general meeting will discuss the new company policies.
general
ADJECTIVE//ˈdʒenərəl//
affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread
A person gives the same instruction to a whole group.
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General view, not specific or central — one broad move that covers all potential.
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Origin
라틴어 'generalis'에서 유래되었으며, 'genus(종족, 부류)'라는 단어에서 파생되었습니다. 원래 '전체 부족이나 종족에 관련된'이라는 의미에서 시작되어 '전반적인, 일반적인'이라는 현재의 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“The general opinion is that pineapple on pizza should be banned by the Geneva Convention.”
“As a general rule, don't trust anyone who puts ketchup on expensive steak.”
“The general meeting will discuss the new company policies.”
“She has a general understanding of computer programming.”
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