Synonyms of general
36 similar words · 11 opposite words
Another word for general is common. Other synonyms of general are catholic, universal, usual, frequent and average. The opposite of general is particular.
Synonyms and similar words for general
adjectiveIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to...
- commonExisting among virtually all people; universal.
- universalCommon to all members of a group or class.
- catholicUniversal; all-encompassing.
- ecumenicalGeneral; universal; catholic; worldwide.
- generic
- nonsingular
- nonspecific
- unparticularNot particular.
- unsingularNot singular.
- unspecificSynonym of nonspecific (“not specific”).
adjectivePrevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.
- typical
- usualMost commonly occurring; typical.
- averageTypical.
- basic
- bog-standardUtterly basic, ordinary, or standard; unremarkable, unexceptional, etc.
- common as bums Australia, USVery common or mundane (in various senses).
- common as dirtExtremely common.
- common as muck UKVery common (in various senses).
- common as pig tracksVery common or frequently encountered; not at all rare.
- dime a dozen Australia, US
- everydayCommonplace, ordinary.
- frequentDone or occurring often; common.
- habitualRegular or usual.
- nonrareNot rare.
- par for the courseNormal; common; to be expected. (Often connotes something undesirable).
- pedestrianOrdinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
- plain
- quotidianHaving the characteristics of something which can be seen, experienced, etc, every day or very commonly.
- regularHaving the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.
- routinaryInvolving, or pertaining to, routine; customary.
- routineRegular; habitual.
- ten a penny UKSo common as to be practically or almost worthless.
- two a penny UKVery common; cheap.
- workadaySuitable for everyday use.
adjectiveNot limited in use or application; applicable across a broad range.
- broadGeneral rather than specific.
nounSynonym of admiral, a senior naval title, a great naval strategist or tactician.
Opposite of general
adjectiveIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to...
- specific
- special
- particularSpecific; discrete; concrete.
- concreteParticular, specific, rather than general.
- discrete
- individual
- proper
- singularBeing only one of a larger population; single, individual.
- peculiar datedCommon or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.
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.
general in other languages
Questions about synonyms of general
- What is another word for general?
- General has 36 synonyms on Word.ws, such as common, catholic, universal, usual, frequent, average, everyday and routine.
- What is the opposite of general?
- The opposite of general is particular. Other antonyms of general are singular, concrete, special, specific and individual.
- What does general mean?
- General means including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
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