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something general
[/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈdʒɛnərəl/]
noun phrase
algo geral
1.
An unspecified thing or matter of a broad or non-specific nature
He said something general about the meeting but didn't give details.
Ele disse algo geral sobre a reunião, mas não deu detalhes.
2.
A vague or approximate statement that applies widely
In general, something general is less useful than specific information.
Em geral, algo geral é menos útil que informações específicas.
Synonyms
something vague
something broad
something nonspecific
something indefinite
Antonyms
something specific
something particular
something detailed
something concrete
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
algo geral
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
algo geral
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
speaking in generalities
a ballpark figure
in the ballpark
to generalize
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