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css combinator,
css general sibling combinator,
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In CSS, the general sibling selector is used to select an element that is preceded by another element. The general sibling selector is represented by the `~` character between two selectors.

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## Syntax

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<AdsComponent />
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## Example: Using General Sibling Selector

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In the above example, the CSS rule will apply the `font-weight: bold` property to the text inside the `<p>` elements that are preceded by an `<h2>` element.

<AdsComponent />
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## Summary

The general sibling selector (`~`) is used to select an element that is preceded by another element. It is less specific than the adjacent sibling selector (`+`) and more specific than the descendant combinator (` `). The general sibling selector is useful for styling elements that are not directly related but share the same parent.
The general sibling selector (`~`) is used to select an element that is preceded by another element. It is less specific than the adjacent sibling selector (`+`) and more specific than the descendant combinator (` `). The general sibling selector is useful for styling elements that are not directly related but share the same parent.