overall

Meanings

• adjective

  having complete inclusion; extending or affecting the whole; comprehensive; all-embracing

• adjective

  giving a general idea of a situation or fact; not narrowly or specifically focused; broad

• adjective

  having every part or element; complete in extent or number; entire; total

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

overslop , slop , big , entire , total , whole , exhaustive , thorough , all things considered

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overall
marrow , marrow , darrow , arrow , jarrow

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Homophones

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1. overall (clothing)
   

2. overhaul
   

3. overtall
   

4. overwhew
   

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Variants

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overall , overalls , the overall scheme of things , the scheme of things

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Forms

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overalls (plural form of overall)

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Etymology

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Old English 'of eralic weal,' meaning 'belonging to all,' from 'eralic' (all) + 'weal' (power, property, or wealth)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overall' is often used in the context of agriculture and construction to describe work clothes or uniforms.

2. The term 'overall' is derived from Old English 'of eralic weal', meaning 'belonging to all'.

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Related Concepts

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1. comprehensive: Related concept that refers to a complete and detailed understanding of a subject or situation.

2. global: Related concept that refers to something affecting or involving the entire world.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'overall' is often used metaphorically to describe a comprehensive understanding or perspective of a situation. It can also be used to describe the clothing or uniform that covers the entire body.

How to Memorize "overall"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a net that covers the entire surface of a body of water, encompassing everything in it.
   - Visualize a person wearing an overall, completely covered from head to toe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overall' with the idea of completeness or wholeness.
   - Think of an umbrella that covers your entire body when it rains.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Over and All' to help remember the meaning of 'overall'.

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