overall

[oh-ver-awl, oh-ver-awl] / ˈoʊ vərˈɔl, ˈoʊ vərˌɔl /

ADJECTIVE

complete, general

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comprehensive global long-term

STRONG

blanket sweeping total umbrella

WEAK

all-embracing inclusive long-range thorough

Antonyms

STRONG

incomplete

WEAK

narrow specific

ADVERB

in general

Synonyms

WEAK

all over chiefly everyplace everywhere generally speaking in the long run largely mainly mostly on the whole predominantly primarily principally throughout

Antonyms

WEAK

incomplete narrow

Example Sentences

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At the same time, the ratio of FFM to FM increased, indicating an overall improvement in body composition.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Only The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson sold more books overall than McFadden in the UK in 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

In the near term, that bump in used car sales should help keep overall spending firm through the first quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

A consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected 1.0% overall growth in orders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Traces of frosting crusted his chin and gray paint streaked his sweatshirt, but overall he looked good.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn