Synonyms for General

General has 29 synonyms including comprehensive, pervasive, broad. Opposite words include particular and specific. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.

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Synonyms for General (29 words)

Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.

Antonyms for General (3 words)

These words have the opposite meaning.

Related Words (1)

Words associated with general by meaning or context.

Letter Analysis for General

General contains 7 letters: 3 vowels (E, A) and 4 consonants (G, N, R, L). Here is the frequency breakdown:

E
2 (29%)
G
1 (14%)
N
1 (14%)
R
1 (14%)
A
1 (14%)
L
1 (14%)

Using General in Word Games

General scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. As a 7-letter word, general can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.

Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:

WordScrabbleWWFLetters
comprehensive252913
generalized222511
undiversified212413
unspecific192410
general-purpose192515

Frequently Asked Questions

What are synonyms for general?

The most common synonyms for general are comprehensive, pervasive, broad, common, plain. In total, there are 29 words with similar meaning listed on this page.

What is the opposite of general?

Common antonyms of general include particular, specific, local.

Can I use general in Scrabble?

Yes, general is a valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 11 points.

How many letters are in general?

General has 7 letters: 3 vowels (E, A) and 4 consonants (G, N, R, L).

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