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allgemein — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • blanket noun A large piece of soft, thick fabric used for warmth, typically on a bed or wrapped around the body.
  • general adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
  • generally adv Usually or in most cases; as a rule.
  • generic adj Applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.
  • universal adjective Applying to or shared by everyone or everything in a group.
  • vulgar adj Crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.

Senses

allgemein is used for these senses in English:

  • blanket General; covering or encompassing everything.
  • generally Popularly or widely.
  • generally Without reference to specific details.
  • generic Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
  • universal Common to all members of a group or class.
  • vulgar (historical, or, derogatory) Having to do with ordinary, common people.

blanket — full definition

  1. noun A large piece of soft, thick fabric used for warmth, typically on a bed or wrapped around the body.
  2. noun A covering layer of something, often used figuratively.
  3. adj Applying generally to every case, without exceptions.
  4. verb To cover something completely, as if with a blanket.

general — full definition

  1. adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
  2. adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
  3. adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
  4. noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.

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