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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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While reducing fat is beneficial, maintaining lean mass is also critical for overall health and survival.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

The median overall weight loss among people taking GLP-1 drugs in the study was about 25 pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

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

In the winter when there were no crops and no pay, fifty cents for a possum and two dollars for a coonhide bought flour and overall jackets with blanket linings.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong