Engelska

overall

gb/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl/ us/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl/
A2 Engelska
~ 1900
Betydelser
0 betydelser
adjective B1 property
1

Taking everything into account

Thinking about all parts or things together.

Användningsmönster: overall [opinion/assessment/result]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'overall' with 'overalls' (clothing), but they are unrelated in meaning.
Synonymer
general (Similar in meaning but can also mean 'not specific' rather than summing all factors.)
Antonymer
specific (Focuses on one part or detail rather than the whole.)
Ordkombinationer
overall performance |overall impression |overall effect |overall result |overall quality
Teman
general |communication |evaluation |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • Overall, the project was a success despite some issues.
  • The overall cost of the trip was higher than expected.
  • She gave an overall assessment of the student's progress.
  • The overall mood in the room was cheerful.
  • We need to look at the overall picture before making a decision.
Exempel för inlärare
  • Overall, the movie was good.
  • The overall price is too high.
  • I am happy with my overall score.
  • Overall, the day was nice.
adverb A2 relation
2

In general, all things considered

Used to give a general idea after thinking about all parts.

Användningsmönster: Overall, [clause]
Synonymer
generally (Close in meaning but 'generally' can also describe something that happens most of the time.)
Antonymer
specifically (Focuses on one detail instead of the whole.)
Ordkombinationer
Overall, it seems... |Overall, I think... |Overall speaking
Teman
general |communication |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • Overall, I’m pleased with the new design.
  • The team played well overall, though there were mistakes.
  • Overall, sales have increased this year.
  • It was a tough year overall, but we survived.
Exempel för inlärare
  • Overall, I am happy.
  • We did well overall.
  • Overall, it is a good plan.
Substantiv A2 entity
3

One-piece work garment

Clothes that cover your body and legs to keep your clothes clean when you work.

Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse 'overalls' (protective clothing) with 'overall' (meaning considering everything). Context clarifies the difference.
Synonymer
coveralls (Used especially in American English for full-body protective work clothing.)
Ordkombinationer
wear overalls |denim overalls |protective overalls
Teman
clothing |work |daily_life
Exempel
  • The mechanic wore blue overalls to keep his clothes clean.
  • Painters often wear white overalls while working.
  • She put on overalls before gardening.
Exempel för inlärare
  • The man wears overalls in the shop.
  • I have blue overalls for painting.
  • She wears overalls when she works.
Grammatik
Grundform
overall
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl/
US/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl/
Stavelser och betoning
over - all (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Ordformer
Adjective
  • Base: overall
Uttryck

overall effect

1
/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl ɪfˈɛkt/
fixed phrase

Total impact of all parts together

The total change or feeling made by all parts together.

Exempel
  • The lighting has a big impact on the room's overall effect.
  • His calm voice added to the overall effect of reassurance.

overall performance

1
/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase

Total quality of work over time

How good something or someone is when you look at all their work or actions together.

Exempel
  • Her overall performance this year was excellent.
  • We need to improve our overall performance to win.

overall picture

1
/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl pˈɪkt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase

Complete view of a situation

The whole or complete understanding of something.

Exempel
  • Before deciding, you should understand the overall picture.
  • The report gives the overall picture of the company's health.

overall result

1
/ˈoʊvɚˌɔl ɹɪzˈʌlt/
fixed phrase

Final outcome after everything considered

The final thing that happens after looking at everything together.

Exempel
  • The overall result was better than expected.
  • Despite problems, the overall result was positive.

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