all-around

adjective
UK: /ˌɔːl əˈraʊnd/
US: /ˌɔːl əˈraʊnd/

  1. Good at many different things.

    1. She is an all-around player on the team. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was an all-around athlete, excelling in several sports during his school years. [ ] [ ]

  2. Including or dealing with all aspects of a subject.

    1. We need all-around protection from the sun. [ ] [ ]
    2. This guide provides an all-around view of the city's attractions and local culture. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

versatile comprehensive overall general
all-around adverb

  1. Considering every aspect; overall.

    1. All-around, it was a great party. [ ] [ ]
    2. All-around, the new system has improved efficiency and reduced errors in the process. [ ] [ ]
all-around noun

  1. A person with varied abilities or skills.

    1. He's a real all-around, good at everything. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our company needs an all-around who can handle multiple tasks and projects effectively. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "all-around" in English means: Good at many different things., Including or dealing with all aspects of a subject..

The phonetic transcription of "all-around" is /ˌɔːl əˈraʊnd/ in British English and /ˌɔːl əˈraʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "all-around": versatile, comprehensive, overall, general.

Example usage of "all-around": "She is an all-around player on the team.". More examples on the page.