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A covering that includes everything.
Examples
She overall felt better after the treatment.
When you look at the scores, the team performed overall well.
The mechanic wore a overall while fixing the engine.
She was impressed by the overall design of the new building.
The weather this week has been overall rainy, with a few sunny spells.
Meanings
Examples
She overall felt better after the treatment.
The project was overall a success, despite some delays.
When you look at the scores, the team performed overall well.
The weather this week has been overall rainy, with a few sunny spells.
He considered the feedback overall, and decided to keep the design.
Examples
The overall cost of the trip was higher than expected.
She was impressed by the overall design of the new building.
The overall health of the garden improved after we added compost.
His overall performance earned him the award.
We need to look at the overall picture before making a decision.
Similar words
comprehensive
all-inclusive
total
complete
full
entire
all-encompassing
Examples
He put on his overall before climbing the ladder.
The mechanic wore a overall while fixing the engine.
She bought a bright red overall for the garden work.
The overall kept him dry during the rainstorm.
Workers are required to wear a overall in the factory.
Similar words
coverall
jumpsuit
workwear
protective suit
rain suit
bib
boiler suit
FAQ
What does overall mean as an adverb?
It means when all factors are considered, the result is as stated.
What does overall mean as an adjective?
It describes something that includes every part or aspect.
What does overall mean as a noun?
It is a loose, often waterproof garment worn over other clothes.
How is overall used to talk about general results?
It is placed before a statement to show that, taking everything into account, the statement holds.
When should I use overall to describe something that includes everything?
Use it when you want to say a thing is total or all-inclusive.
What kind of garment is called an overall?
It is a protective, usually waterproof suit that covers the whole body.
What are some synonyms for overall when used as an adverb?
Generally, in general, on the whole, all things considered, by and large, as a whole.
What are some synonyms for overall when used as an adjective?
Comprehensive, all-inclusive, total, complete, full, entire, all-encompassing.
What are some synonyms for overall when referring to the garment?
Coverall, jumpsuit, workwear, protective suit, rain suit, bib, boiler suit.
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