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单词 overall
释义

overall

1 of 3

adverb

over·​all ˌō-vər-ˈȯl How to pronounce overall (audio)
1
: all over sense 1
the pattern used overall
2
: from one end to the other
600 feet long overall
3
a
: in view of all the circumstances or conditions
overall, the sale was a success
b
: as a whole : generally
doesn't do as well overall
overall and in most of its detail the film has remarkable power Time
c
: with everyone or everything taken into account
was third overall in earnings
got 31 miles to the gallon overall

overall

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noun

over·​all ˈō-vər-ˌȯl How to pronounce overall (audio)
1
a
overalls ˈō-vər-ˌȯlz How to pronounce overall (audio) plural, archaic : loose protective trousers worn over regular clothes
b
usually overalls : trousers of strong material usually with a bib and shoulder straps
2
chiefly British : a loose-fitting protective smock worn over regular clothing

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overall

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adjective

over·​all ˌō-vər-ˈȯl How to pronounce overall (audio) ˈō-vər-ˌȯl How to pronounce overall (audio)
1
: including everything
2
: viewed as a whole : general

Synonyms

Adverb

  • all around
  • all told
  • altogether
  • collectedly
  • collectively
  • inclusively
  • together

Adjective

  • across-the-board
  • blanket
  • broad-brush
  • common
  • general
  • generic
  • global
  • universal
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Example Sentences

Adverb He made a few mistakes but did well overall. Overall, the project was successful. Adjective your overall score after two rounds His mistake didn't change my overall impression of him. Your overall health is sound. She likes the overall quality of the product. The scratch didn't affect the car's overall appearance. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
That duo is a powerhouse, having won the Australian Open and Wimbledon doubles titles this year, and five Grand Slams together overall. Michael Lewis, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 This Utopia Towels set is perhaps the best deal overall, considering the set includes everything a small household needs to get started: two bath towels, two hand towels, and four washcloths. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 Derek was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round (198th overall) in the 2016 draft. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Their prices have been falling this year as interest-rates rise and bonds overall have entered a bear market. Jason Zweig, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The Zips were outgained overall and by yards per play against St. Francis and have a track record of getting destroyed by Power 5 competition in recent years. Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Then again, the criticism that Pam & Tommy is an exploitative version of Anderson's story made without her approval could sway some voters against her, and The Dropout received stronger reviews overall. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 9 Sep. 2022 The higher the voter turnout, the better Democratic candidates will fare overall. Carrie Napoleon, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Regardless of how Dopesick does overall versus White Lotus, this feels like Keaton’s year. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022
Noun
Fleming Hall added a rushing touchdown for Trinity (3-1 overall, 2-0 in region), and Walker McClinton threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to David Michael Lieux. Al.com Reports, al, 9 Sep. 2022 Brown's performance caught the eye of the Astros, who selected him in the fifth Round of the 2019 Draft (No. 166 overall) and signed him to a $325,000 bonus. Michael Murney, Chron, 1 Sep. 2022 As a former third-round pick (No. 97 overall) out of LSU, the Browns expect starter-level production from guys taken that high. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 4 Aug. 2022 Defending champion Cam Davis shot 7-under 65 to move to 10-under overall. Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2022 Pfennigs, a 6-foot-7 junior, was drafted with the 18th pick of the 13th round (No. 394 overall) by the Oakland Athletics. Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 19 July 2022 Beecher, a 2019 first-round pick (30th overall), put up a 3-2–5 line in his nine-game stint with the P-Bruins last season, following three years at Michigan. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2022 From there, there was speculation that the Thunder could look to move up from No. 12 overall to grab a higher pick. Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 June 2022 In the last presidential election, Donald Trump won Uvalde County with about 60% of the vote, compared with 52% for Texas overall. Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2022
Adjective
The lower gas prices in turn have helped reduce the overall rate of inflation, with the annual consumer price index declining to 8.5 percent in July from a four-decade high of 9.1 percent in June. Jim Puzzanghera, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 In Miami, Gen Z and millennial renters faced an inflation rate of 14.2% and 14% respectively, which is higher than the 10.6% overall inflation rate for the area. Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 Despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool the economy by raising interest rates, prices of new vehicles in the United States have been rising faster than overall inflation rate for much of the year. Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 The overall suicide rate for the age group has gone from 2.1 per 100,000 in 2011 to 3.1 per 100,000 in 2020 -- an increase of 50%. Deborah Azrael, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2022 That's well below New York's overall rate of about 79 percent, which is itself below the national average of the nearly 93 percent reported in 2017-2018 survey data on infant vaccinations. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 Some seek more affordable and spacious housing, or to be closer to family or live in an area that suits their overall well-being. Karla L. Miller, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 Arizona's overall pandemic death rate since early 2020 is the third-highest nationwide. Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 Unfortunately, these words underscore a down trend in the country overall productivity rate in the labor force. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1631, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

overall 1 of 2

adverb

over·​all ˌō-vər-ˈȯl How to pronounce overall (audio)
: as a whole : in most ways
They did a nice job overall.

overall

2 of 2

adjective

: including everyone or everything
overall expenses

overall 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in general
belonging or relating to the whole the overall view seems to be that we're doing fine economically

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • general
  • generic
  • common
  • universal
  • global
  • broad
  • wide
  • blanket
  • widespread
  • across-the-board
  • overarching
  • collective
  • extensive
  • sweeping
  • comprehensive
  • aggregate
  • wholesale
  • broad-brush
  • pervasive
  • full
  • worldwide
  • complete
  • inclusionary
  • ubiquitous
  • broadscale
  • plenary
  • all-embracing
  • planetary
  • broad-gauged
  • broad-gauge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • particular
  • individual
  • component
  • partial
  • regional
  • local
  • divisional
  • constituent
  • fragmentary
  • sectional
  • localized
  • cross-sectional
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2
as in broad
relating to the main elements and not to specific details there's an overall similarity in the looks of the models for that chain of clothing stores

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • general
  • broad
  • comprehensive
  • all-round
  • nonspecific
  • all-around
  • vague
  • wide
  • extensive
  • bird's-eye
  • vast
  • inclusive
  • absolute
  • expansive
  • panoramic
  • infinite
  • sweeping
  • boundless
  • indeterminate
  • nebulous
  • unspecified
  • nondescript
  • unlimited
  • unrestricted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • specific
  • detailed
  • molecular
  • limited
  • distinct
  • precise
  • full
  • individual
  • comprehensive
  • particularized
  • restricted
  • explicit
  • particular
  • specified
  • thorough
  • sharp
  • delineated
  • elaborate
  • mapped (out)
  • close-up
  • itemized
  • singular
  • peculiar
  • listed
  • enumerated
  • inventoried
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3
as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people the overall mind-set among the people in our town seems to be that any increase in taxes is bad

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • general
  • prevailing
  • majority
  • public
  • popular
  • predominant
  • unanimous
  • common
  • ruling
  • received
  • current
  • present
  • usual
  • dominant
  • vulgar
  • typical
  • universal
  • contemporary
  • household
  • characteristic
  • widespread
  • pop
  • everyday
  • communal
  • prevalent
  • pervasive
  • familiar
  • preponderant
  • shared
  • pandemic
  • well-known
  • rife

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • individual
  • unusual
  • uncommon
  • special
  • personal
  • unique
  • strange
  • rare
  • unknown
  • distinctive
  • unpopular
  • peculiar
  • separate
  • private
  • especial
  • idiosyncratic
  • singular
  • nonpublic
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overall

2 of 2

adverb

1
as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time reduce the budget overall by 15 percent

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • collectively
  • generally
  • all around
  • broadly
  • all in all
  • together
  • across the board
  • altogether
  • all told
  • inclusively
  • totally
  • loosely
  • entirely
  • completely
  • all over
  • on the whole
  • thoroughly
  • collectedly
  • wholly
  • in the aggregate
  • fully
  • macroscopically
  • comprehensively
  • liberally
  • exhaustively
  • encyclopedically
  • sweepingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • strictly
  • minutely
  • microscopically
  • distinctly
  • narrowly
  • literally
  • alone
  • solely
  • individually
  • specifically
  • separately
  • detailedly
  • singularly
  • exclusively
  • categorically
  • fractionally
  • restrictedly
  • singly
  • solitarily
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2
as in mostly
for the most part overall, this is a good speech, but it could use a little humor

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • mostly
  • mainly
  • primarily
  • largely
  • chiefly
  • predominantly
  • basically
  • generally
  • principally
  • substantially
  • in general
  • most
  • some
  • partly
  • normally
  • altogether
  • by and large
  • typically
  • usually
  • next to
  • somewhat
  • much
  • partially
  • nearly
  • commonly
  • approximately
  • roughly
  • practically
  • on the whole
  • virtually
  • broadly
  • rather
  • about
  • near
  • more or less
  • frequently
  • ordinarily
  • plus or minus
  • well-nigh
  • nigh
  • incompletely

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • entirely
  • perfectly
  • completely
  • wholly
  • fully
  • totally
  • thoroughly
  • just
  • hardly
  • marginally
  • barely
  • scarcely
  • absolutely
  • minimally
  • categorically
  • unqualifiedly
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