A general fact or proposition; a generality.
We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.
The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces.
A great strategist or tactician.
Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.
The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.
A commander of naval forces; an admiral.
A general servant; a maid with no specific duties.
A general anesthetic.
General anesthesia.
The general insurance industry.
I work in general.
To lead (soldiers) as a general.