all-round

/'ɔ:l'raund/

Thân thiện

An all-round athlete trains in several different sports.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Comprehensive, versatile, or competent in many areas: Describes something or someone that is not limited to one skill, aspect, or function but is effective or knowledgeable across a wide range.
   • Well-rounded: Often used synonymously to indicate balanced development or ability in various fields.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • She is an all-round excellent student, strong in sciences, humanities, and arts.
  • This tool is an all-round solution for home repairs.
  • The conference provided all-round coverage of the industry's latest trends.

Advanced Usage

• "All-round" as an attributive adjective: It is almost always used directly before a noun it modifies.
  • He is an all-round performer. (Correct)
  • His skills are all-round. (This usage is less common; "well-rounded" is often preferred in predicative position.)

Variants and Related Words

• All-around (adj): A variant form, especially in American English, with identical meaning.
  • He is an all-around great guy.
• Well-rounded (adj): A close synonym emphasizing balanced development or experience.
  • A well-rounded education includes both academic and practical skills.
• Versatile (adj): Having many different skills or uses; a strong synonym for one aspect of "all-round."
  • A versatile actor who can perform in any genre.

Synonyms

• Versatile: Able to adapt or be used in many different ways.
• Comprehensive: Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
• Multifaceted: Having many different aspects or features.

Related Phrases

• All-rounder (n): A person who is skilled in many different areas, especially in sports.
  • In cricket, she is a true all-rounder, excellent at both batting and bowling.
• All-round ability: General competence across a spectrum.
  • The job requires all-round ability in administration, communication, and technical skills.

Notes on Meaning

• The term emphasizes breadth and general competence rather than deep specialization in a single area. It often carries a positive connotation of adaptability and balance.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. many-sided
   • an all-around athlete
   • a well-rounded curriculum

Từ đồng nghĩa

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