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overall
/ˌoʊvərˈɔːl/
considering everything
The product received overall positive reviews.
The reviews were generally favorable when considering everything.
general
considering all aspects or elements together
Overall, the trip was enjoyable despite some minor issues.
When considering everything, the trip was fun even though there were small problems.
The team performed well overall in the competition.
When looking at the entire performance, the team did well.
Often used to summarize or generalize about a situation, performance, or experience.
Collocations
overall impressionthe general feeling or opinion about somethingoverall performancethe general effectiveness or quality of somethingoverall impactthe general effect or influence of something
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'overall' to summarize or generalize about a situation, performance, or experience.
Gold Rule
Position in Sentence
'Overall' is often placed at the beginning or end of a sentence to summarize a point.
Word Origin
From 'over' + 'all', first recorded in the late 14th century.
Usage Notes
Often used at the beginning or end of a sentence to summarize a point. Can be used as an adjective or adverb.
Word Breakdown
over
above or beyond
prefixall
everything or every part
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