English Collocations

A broad or overall explanation or description of something.

“The general definition of happiness includes a sense of well-being and fulfillment.”

A broad or overall characteristic or attribute of something.

“The general feature of the new smartphone is its advanced camera system.”

A broad or overall mathematical equation or principle that applies to a wide range of situations.

“The general formula for calculating the area of a rectangle is length times width.”

A broad or overall summary or outline of something.

“The presentation provided a general overview of the company's history and mission.”

A broad or overall rule or guideline that applies to a wide range of situations.

“The general principle of fairness is that everyone should be treated equally.”

A broad or overall declaration or assertion about something.

“The general statement that 'all people are created equal' is a fundamental principle of democracy.”

A broad or overall inclination or trend in a particular direction.

“There is a general tendency for people to prefer familiar brands.”

A broad or overall explanation or framework for understanding a particular phenomenon or set of phenomena.

“The general theory of relativity is a fundamental concept in modern physics.”

A broad or overall direction or pattern in a particular set of data or phenomena.

“The general trend in the data is an increase in sales over time.”

Widely recognized or agreed upon as true or valid.

“The theory of evolution is generally accepted by the scientific community.”

To have a shared opinion or viewpoint, often based on evidence or expertise.

“Experts generally agree that climate change is a major threat to the environment.”

Widely believed or supposed to be true, often without strong evidence or proof.

“It is generally assumed that the new policy will be effective, but there is no concrete evidence to support this claim.”

Thought or believed by most people to be something.

“The new policy is generally considered to be a step in the right direction.”

Usually discovered or located in a particular place or situation.

“Fossils are generally found in areas where there was once a sea or lake.”

Commonly referred to or recognized as something by most people.

“He is generally known as the founder of the company.”

The difference in the genetic characteristics of individuals within a species or population.

“Genetic variation is essential for the survival and adaptation of a species.”

A region or part of the earth's surface that is defined by its physical features or boundaries.

“The company operates in a wide geographical area, including several countries.”

The way in which something, such as a species or a disease, is spread or dispersed across a particular region or area.

“The geographical distribution of the disease was studied to understand its spread.”

The position or site of a place or object on the earth's surface, as defined by its latitude, longitude, and other geographical features.

“The geographical location of the city makes it prone to natural disasters.”

To become actively engaged or participate in an activity, situation, or relationship.

“She got involved with the charity organization to help raise funds for the community.”

To deliver a formal talk or speech, often using visual aids or other materials, in order to communicate information or ideas to an audience.

“The CEO will give a presentation to the shareholders on the company's financial performance.”

To provide someone with the opportunity or permission to use, enter, or participate in something.

“The new policy will give access to higher education for underprivileged students.”

To provide a clear and detailed account of something, often in order to clarify or justify it.

“The professor gave an explanation of the complex theory.”

To provide a sign, signal, or hint that something is likely to happen or is true, often without being explicit or direct.

“The data gives an indication of a trend in the market.”