adj
overall
oh-vuh-RAWL
adj
1
Taking everything into account; general.
"The overall impression of the restaurant was very positive."
adv
1
Considering everything as a whole.
"Overall, the trip was a success despite the delayed flight."
noun
1
A loose protective garment worn over regular clothes for manual work.
"He pulled on his overall before working on the car engine."
How to Use Overall
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTaking the whole picture into account, rather than one specific part.
Common pairings
overall performance
overall impression
overall, it was good
Word Forms
more overall comparative, overalls plural, most overall superlative
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Etymology
From Old English ofer eall, "over all" — literally covering everything.