2024-07-03
1 分钟Listen to Beth explain how to use the word 'general'. How many ways do you use the word 'general'? TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/eiam/unit-3/session-91 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Vocabulary ✔️ 6 Minute English Grammar ✔️ Learning English Conversations They're all available by searching in your podcast app
To bbclearningenglish.com 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 environment.
The general mood of employees is one of high satisfaction.
Also as an adjectivegeneral 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.
Theres still a lot to discuss.
We also frequently usegeneral 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.
We hope this video gives you a general understanding of the word general.
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