overall

Considering all parts together rather than focusing on small details.

• The overall cost was low.
• We need to improve our overall performance.
• Her overall impression of the hotel was good.

Similar words: general, total, whole

Common phrases: overall effect, overall cost, overall picture

When everything is considered together.

• Overall, we had a good trip.
• The team played better overall this year.
• I liked the film overall, despite its slow ending.

Similar words: on the whole, in general, all in all

Common phrases: good overall, better overall, successful overall

Looking at the whole situation, rather than just one part.

• Overall, the meal was good.
• The team played better overall this season.
• How did you find the course overall?

Similar words: on the whole, in general

Common phrases: overall performance, better overall, overall good, overall cost

Trousers with a piece covering the chest and straps over the shoulders, often worn for work.

• He wears overalls on the farm.
• Her denim overalls have a large front pocket.
• I bought new overalls for gardening.

Similar words: dungarees, bib overalls

Common phrases: overall straps, denim overall bib

A single piece of clothing covering your arms, body, and legs, worn to protect your clothes.

• The mechanic wore blue overalls.
• Oil had soaked through his overalls.
• We changed into clean overalls before starting work.

Similar words: coveralls, boiler suit

Common phrases: protective overall, overall sleeves

A loose coat worn over your clothes to keep them clean or protect them.

• She wore an overall while painting.
• Put an overall over your clothes before entering the laboratory.
• The workers hung their dirty overalls beside the door.

Similar words: protective coat

Common phrases: protective overall, wear an overall