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General

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Used to describe something that is applicable or common to all or most persons or things in a group or category.

Sample Sentence:

The general consensus among the team was that the project needed more time for completion.

Sense 2:

Used to describe something that is not specific or detailed.

Sample Sentence:

She provided a general overview of the topic before delving into specific details.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A high-ranking military officer of a particular country's army or air force.

Sample Sentence:

The general announced the promotion of several deserving soldiers.

Sense 2:

A general statement or principle.

Sample Sentence:

One general for success is to always be prepared and focused.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To make a subject or group more widespread or popular.

Sample Sentence:

The marketing team worked hard to general interest in the new product.

Sense 2:

To provide a general overview or summarize a topic.

Sample Sentence:

The professor asked the students to general the main points of the lecture.

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