Allover: meaning, definitions and examples
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allover
[ ˈɔːlˌoʊ.vər ]
general usage
The term 'allover' refers to something that is present everywhere or throughout a given area. It can describe a design that extends across an entire surface or a condition that is pervasive. In fashion, it might refer to patterns or styles that cover the entire fabric. 'Allover' can also suggest an uninterrupted or comprehensive effect across a field or space.
Synonyms
everywhere, surrounding, universal.
Examples of usage
- She wore an allover printed dress.
- The wall had an allover pattern of flowers.
- The town was allover decorated for the festival.
Translations
Translations of the word "allover" in other languages:
🇵🇹 por inteiro
- totalmente
- em toda parte
🇮🇳 पूरे
- सम्पूर्ण
- चारों ओर
🇩🇪 überall
- ganz
- vollständig
🇮🇩 di mana saja
- sepenuhnya
- seluruh
🇺🇦 усюди
- повністю
- цілком
🇵🇱 wszędzie
- całkowicie
- w całości
🇯🇵 至る所で
- 全て
- 完全に
🇫🇷 partout
- complètement
- dans son ensemble
🇪🇸 en todas partes
- completamente
- total
🇹🇷 her yerde
- tamamen
- baştan sona
🇰🇷 어디에나
- 완전히
- 전체적으로
🇸🇦 في كل مكان
- بالكامل
- كليًا
🇨🇿 všude
- úplně
- celkově
🇸🇰 všade
- úplne
- celkom
🇨🇳 到处
- 完全
- 整体
🇸🇮 povsod
- popolnoma
- celovito
🇮🇸 alls staðar
- algjörlega
- í heild
🇰🇿 барлық жерде
- толықтай
- тұтастай
🇬🇪 ყველგან
- სრულად
- მთლიანად
🇦🇿 hər yerdə
- tamamilə
- bütövlükdə
🇲🇽 en todas partes
- completamente
- en su totalidad
Etymology
The word 'allover' is a compound of 'all' and 'over,' where 'all' signifies the entirety or whole of something, and 'over' denotes a spatial concept of coverage or distribution. The usage of 'allover' dates back to around the 19th century, emerging in English-speaking contexts to describe things that are widespread or extensive in their reach. It has been commonly used in various contexts, including textiles and design, to refer to patterns or motifs that cover an entire surface, like fabrics with repetitive prints. The term has adapted over the years to also pertain to general descriptions of conditions or situations that are pervasive across a region or context.