General/ˈdʒenrəl/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Broad Application Use 'general' to indicate that something applies widely without specific details. The general rules of the game are easy to learn. Pro Tip 2/3Implied Exceptions 'General' often suggests there may be exceptions to the statement you're making. General admission tickets are valid for most, but not all, areas. Pro Tip 3/3Not Absolute 'General' isn't absolute; it leaves room for variations or changes. The meeting time is 9 AM in general, but it might start later.