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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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Despite Jenkins' historic success, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart remains the most represented composer overall, with 12 works in the chart.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

When the Communications Services sector is included, with names like Alphabet and Meta Platforms, the overall contribution rises to 40%.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, he believes Apple intends to maintain both the memory content and pricing of its phones, allowing the iPhone maker to gain share even as the overall phone market shrinks by roughly 10%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The gap in support for Raman was the largest disparity between Latinos and the overall population surveyed, as 9% of all those surveyed said they would support the 44-year-old L.A. politician.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

We wanted to highlight the importance of exposing children to the arts, showing that it’s not a luxury but a necessity to their overall educational experience.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama