Definitions

1. noun

a high-ranking military officer who has a commanding authority over one or more military branches or forces

“The general in charge of the army was promoted to four-star general.”

2. noun

a person of high rank or authority in a particular field or profession

“He is a general in the field of computer science, known for his innovative ideas.”

3. adjective

relating to or affecting the whole or the majority of something

“The general trend of the economy is towards growth.”

4. adverb

generally or usually

“People generally prefer to stay at home on weekends.”