overall

adjective
UK: /ˌəʊ.vərˈɔːl/
US: /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɔːl/

  1. Including everything; considered as a whole.

    1. The overall cost was higher than we expected.
    2. Overall, I think it was a good experience, despite the problems.

Synonyms

mainly mostly generally largely chiefly
overall adverb

  1. Generally; in most situations.

    1. Overall, the team played very well today.
    2. The project was, overall, a success, despite some minor setbacks.

  2. Considering everything.

    1. Overall, I'm happy with my new job.
    2. She's a good worker overall, but she sometimes makes mistakes.
overall noun

  1. A loose-fitting garment worn over other clothes, often for protection.

    1. He wore overalls while painting the house.
    2. The farmer put on his overalls before going to work.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "overall" is /ˌəʊ.vərˈɔːl/ in British English and /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overall": mainly, mostly, generally, largely, chiefly.

Example usage of "overall": "The overall cost was higher than we expected.". More examples on the page.