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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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Looking at the monthly chart shows the overall picture remains clear.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

These are the extra places in the Champions League given to the two leagues with the best overall record each season.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The analyst expects the Franco-Italian eyewear group to show resilience in spite of “a more challenging overall context.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Each option reduces overall productivity, cutting supplies of basic foods, feed for livestock and key ingredients used in a wide range of food products.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

The average score became an agent’s overall grade.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann