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Used with nouns:
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The class has shown some general improvement."
(improvement)
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They showed general knowledge of the concept."
(knowledge, understanding)
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Can you give me a general description?"
(description, summary, explanation, overview)
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We have reached a general agreement."
(agreement, consensus)
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She expressed general dissatisfaction with her job."
(dissatisfaction, unhappiness, unease)
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They took a poll of the general public."
(public)
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He ran in that general direction."
(direction)
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There was general panic after the earthquake."
(panic, chaos, confusion)
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The tool has more functions than its general purpose."
(purpose, use, application)
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They discussed their general strategy."
(strategy, plan, intention, philosophy)
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This is not intended for the general audience."
(audience)
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There is general enthusiasm surrounding the announcement."
(enthusiasm, interest, skepticism, hostility, confusion, concern)
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The general reaction was not good."
(reaction, perception, assessment, criticism)
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There has been a general decline in spending."
(decline, decrease)
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The general requirements are changing next year."
(requirements, recommendations)
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We had a general discussion about her concerns."
(discussion, conversation)
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There is a general trend towards change."
(trend)
