overall

/'ouvərɔ:l/
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overall

The worker wears denim overalls while painting a fence.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Including everything; total: Considering or covering all parts, elements, or aspects of something.
    • General; taking a broad view: Concerned with the main features or the total effect, rather than specific details.

  2. Noun:

    • A loose-fitting protective garment: A one-piece garment, such as a coverall or smock, worn over regular clothes to protect them during dirty work.
    • (usually plural) Work trousers with a bib: Denim trousers with a bib and shoulder straps, typically worn as durable work clothing.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The overall cost of the project was higher than expected.
    • Despite some minor issues, the overall impression was very positive.
    • We need to look at the overall picture before making a decision.

  • Noun:

    • The mechanic wore greasy overalls.
    • She put on a pair of denim overalls before starting to paint the fence.
Advanced Usage
  • "Overall" as an adverb: In general; when everything is considered. This usage is common in spoken and written summaries.
    • Overall, it was a successful event.
    • The team performed well overall, despite losing the final match.
Variants and Related Words
  • Overarching (adj): Comprehensive or all-embracing. Often used for principles or themes.
    • The overarching goal is to improve public health.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Total, general, comprehensive, all-inclusive, global, broad.
  • Noun: Coverall, dungarees (often used for the plural noun sense), boiler suit, smock.
Related Phrases
  • On the whole: This phrase is similar in meaning to the adverbial use of "overall."
    • On the whole, the feedback has been good.
  • In total: Emphasizes the sum of all parts, similar to "overall" as an adjective.
    • The journey took ten hours in total.
Idioms
  • The overall scheme of things: Considering the entire situation or context.
    • In the overall scheme of things, this small delay is not important.
overall

The worker wears denim overalls while painting a fence.

Adjective
  1. including everything
    • the overall cost
  2. involving only main features
    • the overall pattern of his life
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)

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