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General is an adjective with a similar meaning to common.

It means involving most people and things.

There is general interest in caring for animals and the environments.

The general mood of employees is one of

high satisfaction. Also, as an adjective, general can mean basic, necessary and without detail.

This five-minute presentation will give you a general idea of the project. We only agreed the plan in general

terms. There's still a lot to discuss. We also frequently use general in the phrase in general.

In general means usually or in most situations. I eat healthily in general,

but I do enjoy junk food sometimes.

In general, I like reading any type of book.

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