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overall

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɔl/noun, adjective3 syllables

Overall means: a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work.

Synonyms for overall13

noun, as in a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work

boilersuit, boilers suit

adjective, as in involving only main features

adjective, as in including everything

also used for overall

big, entire, total, whole, exhaustive, thorough, all things considered, overslop, slop

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What does overall mean?4

noun

1

a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work

2

(usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

adjective

1

involving only main features“the overall pattern of his life”

2

including everything“the overall cost”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Overall in a sentence

  • Despite the promising reviews, the movie turned out to be quite disappointing overall.Nuel
  • Overall, the movie was a success from script to screen.weihaiping
  • Relative to overall sales, that of software is insignificant.unknown
  • Without fuel, the overall health crisis in the region worsens.Amastan
  • Jamin's slender figure exudes grace and poise, enhancing her overall beauty.Amastan
  • Daily engagement with the language helps improve fluency, vocabulary, and overall comprehension skills.Nuel
  • Without electricity, the overall health and well-being of the population deteriorates.Amastan
  • Without water, the overall health crisis in the territory intensifies.Amastan

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Forms of overall

as a noun

plural
overalls