Learning English

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General is an adjective with a similar meaning to common. It means involving most people and things.

There is general interest in caring for animals and the environment.
The general mood of employees is one of high satisfaction.

Also as an adjective, general can mean basic, necessary and without detail.

This five-minute presentation will give you a general idea of the project.
We only agreed the plan in general terms. There's a lot to discuss still.

We also frequently use general in the phrase in general. In general means usually, or in most situations.

I eat healthily in general, but I do enjoy junk food sometimes.
In general, I like reading any type of book.

We hope this video gives you a general understanding of the word 'general'!