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Overall

Verb / ˈəʊvɜ:ˌɔ:l / Another word for overall — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

including everything or everyone; considering everything

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

comprehensive general total aggregate

Informal

all in all on the whole in general basically

Literary

in sum in toto

Antonyms

partial specific particular detailed individual component

Common collocations

  • overall impression
  • overall effect
  • overall performance
  • overall strategy
  • overall picture
  • overall cost
  • overall result

Word family

adjective overall
adverb overall

Usage note

As an adjective, 'overall' means encompassing everything. As an adverb, it means in general or considering all factors. It is often used to introduce a summary or conclusion.

Example sentences

  1. Overall, I think we had a good day at the park.
  2. The overall cost of the project was more than we expected.
  3. My teacher said my overall performance in class was excellent.
  4. Overall, the book was very interesting and informative.
  5. I like to wear overalls when I work in the garden.

Quotes

  • Overall, the challenge of leadership is both moral and one of developing the characteristics that make us respected by one another.
  • Overall, the theme of my stories is about the underdog overcoming obstacles and adversity. I love to root for the underdog.
  • Overall, I'm an actor. Let me just act.

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