Simple meaning
What does Overall mean?
considering everything together.
Dictionary definition
including all parts; considering everything together.
Example sentences
Overall in a sentence
easy
The class used overall to describe the result in simple words.
medium
In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more overall.
hard
During group work, students explained how overall changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.
Synonyms
Words like Overall
similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
Word family
Overall word family
Base word
overall
adjective
overall
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does overall mean?
Overall means considering everything together.
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