# general vs genial

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### general
*adjective · IPA /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ · frequency rank #320*
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.

### genial
*adjective · IPA /ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ · frequency rank #40,710*
Friendly and cheerful; enlivening.

## Source
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