Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "General"
The meaning of "General" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does “tidy”? Here it means neat?
“the general voter”
“temperance reform”?
“no small feat”?
“in his tracks”?
“ his life dispensed this misinformation”? mean?
“the general voter”
“temperance reform”?
“no small feat”?
“in his tracks”?
“ his life dispensed this misinformation”? mean?
A:
Yes, "tidy" means neat.
"the general voter" means the average voter, a normal voter.
"temperance reform" refers to efforts to restrict or completely ban alcohol consumption such as during the Prohibition era in America.
"no small feat" means that it wasn't easy, that it was quite difficult.
"stop him in his tracks" means that it would stop him suddenly in the middle of something else.
"all his life dispensed this misinformation" = told people this misinformation (incorrect information) for his entirely life, constantly told people this information that wasn't true.
"the general voter" means the average voter, a normal voter.
"temperance reform" refers to efforts to restrict or completely ban alcohol consumption such as during the Prohibition era in America.
"no small feat" means that it wasn't easy, that it was quite difficult.
"stop him in his tracks" means that it would stop him suddenly in the middle of something else.
"all his life dispensed this misinformation" = told people this misinformation (incorrect information) for his entirely life, constantly told people this information that wasn't true.
Q:
What does general mean?
A:
It can be compared to „normally“ „commonly“ „overall“ or „universally“ you can say „generally“ or „in general“
Q:
What does It took a four-star general, speaking to a military conference in Maryland, to put the full stakes in context. mean?
A:
A four star general is one of the highest ranks in the military. In this case, it took one of the most powerful, highest ranking officials to explain to a group of people at a military conference exactly what the "stakes" or what there was to lose or gain and what effects that would have.
Q:
What does general and.admiral mean?
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They are titles/ranks given to people in the army or the navy
Q:
What does "There are some generals coming. They are going to put off some of us number threes." mean?
A:
Hay unos generales que vienen, nos van a poner/situar/colocar en grupos de tres
Example sentences using "General"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with in general.
A:
I understood the story in general, but not quite everything.
In general, people don't like paying taxes.
The news reports on tragedies in general.
In general, people don't like paying taxes.
The news reports on tragedies in general.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with In general .
A:
In general I don't like going out, but I enjoy concerts very much.
People in general don't know a lot of math.
"In general" is similar to "normally".
People in general don't know a lot of math.
"In general" is similar to "normally".
Q:
Please show me example sentences with In general .
A:
In general means most of the time, or most of the people, or most of the things. For example, "In general I like to talk to people. It's exciting and I learn new things. But sometimes I like to be alone so that I can enjoy the quiet."
Note: "In general" means the same thing as "generally".
Note: "In general" means the same thing as "generally".
Q:
Please show me example sentences with in general.
A:
Some people are mean, but, in general, most people are nice.
Some video games can teach children new things, but, in general, video games are mostly for entertainment
Some video games can teach children new things, but, in general, video games are mostly for entertainment
Q:
Please show me example sentences with in general .
A:
Good morning!
Hello, how are you doing?
Excuse me, but where is that?
(That's all I could think of)
Hello, how are you doing?
Excuse me, but where is that?
(That's all I could think of)
Synonyms of "General" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between general and genetic ?
A:
General is a word that describes many things. Like something common or widespread.
Genetic is a word that is often used when talking about DNA and heritage.
Example sentences:
Children in general are energetic.
Christians generally go to church every Sunday.
This fruit was genetically modified to taste sweeter.
King Charles II of Spain was born with many genetic defects.
Genetic is a word that is often used when talking about DNA and heritage.
Example sentences:
Children in general are energetic.
Christians generally go to church every Sunday.
This fruit was genetically modified to taste sweeter.
King Charles II of Spain was born with many genetic defects.
Q:
What is the difference between general and common ?
A:
"In general, I prefer listening to speaking."
"The general consensus is that learning new languages is fun."
"We have so much in common!"
"Your choice of words is quite common."
:)
"The general consensus is that learning new languages is fun."
"We have so much in common!"
"Your choice of words is quite common."
:)
Q:
What is the difference between general and generic ?
A:
general is neutral
generic is negative = common in a negative way
generic is negative = common in a negative way
Q:
What is the difference between in general and general speaking ?
A:
in general = generally speaking = generally
They all mean exactly the same thing.
They all mean exactly the same thing.
Q:
What is the difference between general and comprehensive ?
A:
Comprehensive is more in depth and tends to be focused on one topic. If you have comprehensive knowledge of something then you know a lot about that one thing. If you have general knowledge then you have a little bit of knowledge of one or a lot of things.
Translations of "General"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? general
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How do you say this in English (US)? general
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How do you say this in English (US)? general
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How do you say this in English (US)? 上装（the general clothing that be weard above the waist）、下装(the general clothing that be weard lower the waist）)
A:
I think meant we do NOT categorize clothes this way. :) The rest of their answer is correct.
Other questions about "General"
Q:
why it used "we"? who are "we"? is they unspecified general people?
company will know who got in even if they don't announce. hmm...
company will know who got in even if they don't announce. hmm...
A:
All of us. Everybody will find out who got in after the last round of interviews.
All of us. Everybody will find out who got in after the last round of interviews.
Q:
In general, machines become small with their progress, but they become bigger little by little after becoming small to a certain extent like iPhone. Does this sound natural? Does this sound natural?
A:
× In general, machines become small with their progress, but they become bigger little by little after becoming small to a certain extent like iPhone.
✓ In general, initially, machines make progress slowly, but their progress speeds up over time little by little, much like the iPhone.
Honestly, this was based on my best guess of what you are trying to say. Your choice of words and grammar was partly understandable. I especially wasn’t sure why you were trying to say by the phrase, “after becoming small.”
I hope this helps. If you have more question, give me more info and I’ll try to help.
✓ In general, initially, machines make progress slowly, but their progress speeds up over time little by little, much like the iPhone.
Honestly, this was based on my best guess of what you are trying to say. Your choice of words and grammar was partly understandable. I especially wasn’t sure why you were trying to say by the phrase, “after becoming small.”
I hope this helps. If you have more question, give me more info and I’ll try to help.
Q:
In general, it is thought that the more times you touch foreign cultures, the more favorable your attitude toward the countries become. However, it is not necessarily true. Sometimes, the more opportunity to touch a culture you have, the stronger your stereotypes become. Like “I knew it.”or “You see, as I said.”, this experience will make your stereotypes stronger. Does this sound natural?
A:
× In general, it is thought that the more times you touch foreign cultures, the more favorable your attitude toward the countries become.
✓ In general, it is thought that the more times you touch foreign cultures, the more favorable your attitude towards the countries become.
× Sometimes, the more opportunity to touch a culture you have, the stronger your stereotypes become.
✓ Sometimes, the more opportunities to touch a culture you have, the stronger your stereotypes become.
✓ In general, it is thought that the more times you touch foreign cultures, the more favorable your attitude towards the countries become.
× Sometimes, the more opportunity to touch a culture you have, the stronger your stereotypes become.
✓ Sometimes, the more opportunities to touch a culture you have, the stronger your stereotypes become.
Q:
I was told that I need to register to the local general practitioner. Does this sound natural?
A:
....register with a ...
Q:
What does (generals) mean in this context?
Kushner also denies reports he discussed setting up a secret back-channel with the Russian ambassador to the U.S.
He said he did speak with the Russian ambassador, Sergey Kislyak, in December at Trump Tower. But he says that conversation was about policy in Syria.
Kushner says that when Kislyak asked if there was a secure line for him to provide information on Syria from what Kislyak called his "generals," Kushner asked if there was an existing communications channel at the embassy that could be used. Kushner says he never proposed an ongoing secret form of communication.
Kushner also denies reports he discussed setting up a secret back-channel with the Russian ambassador to the U.S.
He said he did speak with the Russian ambassador, Sergey Kislyak, in December at Trump Tower. But he says that conversation was about policy in Syria.
Kushner says that when Kislyak asked if there was a secure line for him to provide information on Syria from what Kislyak called his "generals," Kushner asked if there was an existing communications channel at the embassy that could be used. Kushner says he never proposed an ongoing secret form of communication.
A:
General is the highest rank for a military officer.
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