noun

1. A general fact or proposition; a generality.

   “We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars.”

2. 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.

3. A great strategist or tactician.

   “Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world.”

verb

1. To lead (soldiers) as a general.

adjective

1. Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to specific or particular.

2. (sometimes postpositive) 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.

3. Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.

Synonyms: broad, generic, typical

adverb

1. In a general or collective manner or sense; in most cases; upon the whole.