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overall

 

[ หˆoสŠvษ™rหŒษ”หl ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

evaluation

Taking all factors into account; considering everything.

Synonyms

complete, general, total

Examples of usage

  • The overall performance of the team was outstanding.
  • The overall cost of the project exceeded the budget.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

A loose-fitting outer garment, such as a coat.

Synonyms

coverall, jumpsuit

Examples of usage

  • She wore an elegant black overall.
  • The mechanic put on his overalls before starting work on the car.

Translations

Translations of the word "overall" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น geral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒ เคฎเคฟเคฒเคพเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช insgesamt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keseluruhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะณะฐะปะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ogรณlnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…จไฝ“็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท global

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ en general

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท genel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „์ฒด์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ celkovฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ celkovo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ปไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skupaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heildar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปะฟั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ”แƒ แƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผmumi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ en general

Etymology

The word 'overall' originated from the Middle English word 'over al' which meant 'over all'. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to considering everything or encompassing all aspects. The noun form referring to a garment worn over other clothing dates back to the late 18th century.

See also: alloy, ally.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,705, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.