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Word forms: plural overallspronunciation note: The adjective and adverb are pronounced (oʊvərɔːl). The noun is pronounced (oʊvərɔːl).
1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
You use overall to indicate that you are talking about a situation in general or about the whole of something.
...the overall rise in unemployment.
Cut down your overall amount of physical activity.
It is usually the woman who assumes overall care of the baby.
Synonyms: total, full, whole, general More Synonyms of overall
Overall is also an adverb.
Overall, I like Connie. I think she's great.
Overall I was disappointed.
The college has few ways to assess the quality of education overall.
2. plural noun [oft a pair of NOUN]
Overalls consist of a single piece of clothing that combines trousers and a jacket. You wear overalls over your clothes in order to protect them while you are working.
...workers in blue overalls.
3. plural noun [oft a pair of NOUN]
Overalls are trousers that are attached to a piece of cloth which covers your chest and which has straps going over your shoulders.
[US]
An elderly man dressed in faded overalls took the witness stand.
regional note: in BRIT, use dungarees
4. countable noun
An overall is a piece of clothing shaped like a coat that you wear over your clothes in order to protect them while you are working.
[British]
More Synonyms of overall

overall in British English

adjective (ˈəʊvərˌɔːl) (prenominal)
1. 
from one end to the other
2. 
including or covering everything
the overall cost
adverb (ˌəʊvərˈɔːl)
3. 
in general; on the whole
noun (ˈəʊvərˌɔːl)
4.  British
a protective work garment usually worn over ordinary clothes

overall in American English

(ˈoʊvərˌɔl; for adv. ˌ oʊvərˈɔl)
adjective
1. 
from end to end
2. 
including everything; total
adverb
3. 
from end to end
4. 
in general

Examples of 'overall' in a sentence
overall

Ensuring that robust technical measures are in place is only part of the overall picture.
Computing (2010)
And what do you think this secret trip is going to cost you overall?
The Sun (2016)
We have delivered another solid sales performance overall, in line with expectations.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The firm said profits overall would be about 4million short of the predicted 16million.
The Sun (2016)
When these increases are added, the overall average rise stands at 2.3 per cent.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
You will be mostly mingling with French tourists and overall costs are lower than in Alpine resorts.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The overall rise in police recorded property crime should be seen in the context of a long-term downward trend, statisticians said.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Fund managers say investors should focus on the OCF as this provides an easy way to compare the overall cost of one fund with another.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Instead of expecting a partner to know how you feel, tactful talking may include some surprises - but the overall results are good.
The Sun (2016)
Many were factory workers in their blue overalls.
John Foot Calcio: A History of Italian Football (2006)
Yet the report says the overall picture for house prices remains relatively robust.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The percentage is how students felt about the overall quality of their course.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There needs to be overall coordination through good management.
Christianity Today (2000)
In the medium term rents are likely to rise overall.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
There were eight regional awards and one overall.
The Sun (2011)
Why does one party need an overall majority?
The Sun (2010)
The three men in yellow slick overalls stand side by side.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They also tend to choose areas where there is less economic activity overall.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The problem is that the sheer quantity of football on the telly has diluted the overall quality.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
 Think about the overall silhouette and see what works.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Those wanting to tackle the giant weed are advised to wear gloves and overalls.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The overall picture of where that puts you might be a different issue for all to discuss.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Some of what you say surprises people but the overall results are good.
The Sun (2010)
The overall performance was really good.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Economists said that the overall cost to the economy was €300 million a day.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We're not making great claims about the overall tax burden.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Yesterday I gave the overall leading scores.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
This increase would lead to overall Government borrowing this year reaching 4.4 per cent of national income this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)

Word lists with
overall

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In other languages
overall

British English: overall /ˌəʊvərˈɔːl/ ADVERB
You use overall to indicate that you are talking about a situation in general or about the whole of something.
Overall, I like her. I think she's great.
  • American English: overall
  • Arabic: عُمُوماً
  • Brazilian Portuguese: globalmente
  • Chinese: 总的来说
  • Croatian: Sve u svemu
  • Czech: vcelku
  • Danish: generelt
  • Dutch: in totaal
  • European Spanish: general
  • Finnish: kaiken kaikkiaan
  • French: globalement
  • German: insgesamt
  • Greek: γενικά
  • Italian: complessivamente
  • Japanese: 全体的に
  • Korean: 전반적으로
  • Norwegian: samlet
  • Polish: ogólnie
  • European Portuguese: globalmente
  • Romanian: per ansamblu
  • Russian: в целом
  • Latin American Spanish: general
  • Swedish: totalt sett
  • Thai: โดยรวมๆ
  • Turkish: genelde
  • Ukrainian: загалом
  • Vietnamese: toàn bộ
British English: overall ADJECTIVE
You use overall to indicate that you are talking about a situation in general or about the whole of something.
...the overall rise in unemployment.
  • American English: overall
  • Brazilian Portuguese: geral
  • Chinese: 总的
  • European Spanish: total
  • French: total
  • German: allgemein
  • Italian: generale
  • Japanese: 全体的な
  • Korean: 전반적인
  • European Portuguese: geral
  • Latin American Spanish: total
British English: overall NOUN
Overalls consist of a single piece of clothing that combines trousers and a jacket.
...workers in blue overalls.
  • American English: overall
  • Brazilian Portuguese: sobretudo
  • Chinese: 罩衣
  • European Spanish: mono
  • French: bleu de travail
  • German: Kittel
  • Italian: tuta
  • Japanese: オーバーオール
  • Korean: 작업복
  • European Portuguese: sobretudo
  • Latin American Spanish: overol

Chinese translation of 'overall'

overall

(adjnˈəuvərɔːl; advəuvərˈɔːl)

adj

  1. (= total) [length, cost etc] 全部的 (quánbù de)
  2. (= general) [impression, view] 总(總)体(體)的 (zǒngtǐ de)

adv

  1. 总(總)的说(說)来(來) (zǒng de shuō lái)

n (c)

  1. (Brit, woman's, child's, painter's) 罩衫 (zhàoshān) (件, jiàn)

Derived Forms

overalls n pl (= protective clothing) 工装(裝)裤(褲) (gōngzhuāngkù)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of comprehensive
Definition
of broad scope or content
The book is a comprehensive guide to the region.
Synonyms
broad,
full,
complete,
wide,
catholic,
sweeping,
extensive,
blanket,
umbrella,
thorough,
inclusive,
exhaustive,
all-inclusive,
all-embracing,
overarching,
encyclopedic
in the sense of entire
Definition
made up of or involving all of something, including every detail, part, or aspect
Treatment is more effective if the entire family is involved.
Synonyms
whole,
full,
complete,
total
in the sense of full
Definition
with all privileges or rights
They can now publish a full list of candidates.
Synonyms
comprehensive,
complete,
thorough,
exhaustive,
all-inclusive,
all-embracing,
unabridged
in the sense of general
His firm took over general maintenance of the park last summer.
Synonyms
overall,
complete,
total,
global,
comprehensive,
blanket,
inclusive,
all-embracing,
overarching
in the sense of generally
Definition
not specifically
Ivan made a few mistakes but was generally happy with his form.
Synonyms
broadly,
mainly,
mostly,
principally,
on the whole,
predominantly,
in the main,
for the most part
in the sense of global
Definition
of or applying to the whole of something
a global vision of contemporary society
Synonyms
comprehensive,
general,
total,
thorough,
unlimited,
exhaustive,
all-inclusive,
all-encompassing,
encyclopedic,
unbounded
in the sense of gross
Definition
with no deductions for tax or the weight of the container
Gross sales in June totalled £270 million.
Synonyms
total,
whole,
entire,
aggregate,
before tax,
before deductions
in the sense of in the main
Definition
on the whole
In the main, children are taboo in the workplace.
Synonyms
on the whole,
generally,
mainly,
mostly,
in general,
for the most part
in the sense of inclusive
Definition
comprehensive
an inclusive price of £32.90
Synonyms
comprehensive,
full,
overall,
general,
global,
sweeping,
all-in,
blanket,
umbrella,
across-the-board,
all-together,
catch-all,
all-embracing,
overarching,
in toto
in the sense of mostly
Definition
almost entirely
I am working with mostly highly motivated people.
Synonyms
mainly,
largely,
chiefly,
principally,
primarily,
above all,
on the whole,
predominantly,
for the most part,
almost entirely

Synonyms of 'overall'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of on the whole
Definition
in general
On the whole, people are travelling for pleasure much more these days.
Synonyms
generally,
in general,
for the most part,
as a rule,
chiefly,
mainly,
mostly,
principally,
on average,
predominantly,
in the main,
to a large extent,
as a general rule,
generally speaking
in the sense of predominantly
The landscape has remained predominantly rural in appearance.
Synonyms
mainly,
largely,
chiefly,
mostly,
generally,
principally,
primarily,
on the whole,
in the main,
for the most part,
to a great extent,
preponderantly
in the sense of whole
Definition
constituting or referring to all of something
I have now read the whole book.
Synonyms
complete,
full,
total,
entire,
integral,
uncut,
undivided,
unabridged,
unexpurgated,
uncondensed
(adjective) 
Definition
including everything
The council needs to cut down its overall spending.
Synonyms
total
The total cost of the project would be more than $240 million.
full
They can now publish a full list of candidates.
whole
I have now read the whole book.
general
His firm took over general maintenance of the park last summer.
complete
the complete works of Shakespeare
long-term
entire
Treatment is more effective if the entire family is involved.
global
a global vision of contemporary society
comprehensive
The book is a comprehensive guide to the region.
gross
Gross sales in June totalled £270 million.
blanket
the blanket coverage of the Olympics
umbrella
long-range
inclusive
an inclusive price of £32.90
all-embracing
overarching
(adverb) 
Definition
in general
Overall, I was disappointed with the result.
Synonyms
in general
In general, young people are less likely to vote in an election.
generally
Ivan made a few mistakes but was generally happy with his form.
mostly
I am working with mostly highly motivated people.
all things considered
on average
in (the) large
on the whole
On the whole, people are travelling for pleasure much more these days.
predominantly
The landscape has remained predominantly rural in appearance.
in the main
In the main, children are taboo in the workplace.
in the long term
by and large
By and large, the papers greet the government's new policy with scepticism.
all in all
on balance
generally speaking
taking everything into consideration

Additional synonyms

in the sense of blanket
Definition
applying to or covering a wide group or variety of people, conditions, situations, etc.
the blanket coverage of the Olympics
Synonyms
comprehensive,
full,
complete,
wide,
sweeping,
broad,
extensive,
wide-ranging,
thorough,
inclusive,
exhaustive,
all-inclusive,
all-embracing
in the sense of by and large
By and large, the papers greet the government's new policy with scepticism.
Synonyms
on the whole,
generally,
mostly,
in general,
all things considered,
predominantly,
in the main,
for the most part,
all in all,
as a rule,
taking everything into consideration
in the sense of complete
Definition
having all the necessary parts
the complete works of Shakespeare
Synonyms
unabridged,
full,
whole,
entire,
full-length,
uncut,
unexpurgated,
unshortened,
uncondensed
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