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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are general" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing something that is not specific or detailed, often in a general context.
Example: "The guidelines provided are general and can be applied to various situations."
Alternatives: "are broad" or "are vague".
Dictionary
are general
adjective
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to
Exact(60)
But its lessons are general.
But those are general points.
There are general toy stores, educational stores, the Internet.
But these are general concerns, not susceptible to quick answers.
"We discuss what our plans are," General Franks said.
Human rights provisions in particular are general and abstract.
What most organizations really need are general operating funds.
Perry's boasts are general, and she sounds bored making them.
At Smoothmed, physicians who are general practitioners will give Botox.
You are general manager of a Mumbai-based construction company.
Equations 7 to 10 are general.
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