overall

ˈoʊvərəl

Definitions

1. noun

a garment covering the body from shoulders to hips, especially one worn for athletic or protective purposes

“She wore an overall to protect her clothes from paint.”

2. adjective

including or affecting the whole of something or someone

“The overall effect of the decorations was impressive.”

3. adverb

in general or as a whole

“Overall, the team performed well in the tournament.”

Synonyms

  • all-around
  • all-encompassing

Antonyms

  • partial
  • selective