Plural of general
regular plural
The plural of general is generals.
Forms of general
| Singular | general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | generals /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəlz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Generals in a sentence
- Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.
- We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.
- A decapitation strike carried out by drone killed many of the country's senior generals.From the entry decapitation
- The generals swore an oath of loyalty to the country.From the entry oath
- Napoleon was nearly captured by the Cossacks after the Battle of Brienne, but was saved by one of his generals.From the entry Brienne
Meaning of general
- adjective Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
- adjective Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent.
- adjective Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.
Questions about the plural of general
- What is the plural of general?
- The plural of general is generals.
- Is general countable?
- General is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: general (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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